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City of Fairfax Mayor Arrested for Distributing Meth, Police Say
Richard "Scott" Silverthorne, the mayor of the City of Fairfax, has been arrested after he allegedly gave methamphetamine to an undercover detective in exchange for a sexual encounter, Fairfax County police say.
Silverthorne, 50, was arrested Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tysons Corner.
Police say they received information in late July about a possible meth distributor. During their investigation, police identified a suspect who was distributing meth through a website used to arrange casual sexual encounters between men.
An undercover detective created a profile on the website, and within a few days, Silverthorne made contact, according to police.
The mayor allegedly told the detective he could provide meth in exchange for sexual encounters, according to police. The detective agreed to meet with Silverthorne, and Silverthorne agreed to bring other men to the engagement, police say.
On Thursday, Silverthorne brought the meth to the Chain Bridge Road hotel, police say. He was arrested and charged with felony distribution of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Silverthorne, who has been undergoing treatment for cancer, has been the mayor of the City of Fairfax since 2012. He was re-elected in May.
Police say Silverthorne is also a substitute teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools.
After his arrest, investigators arrested Juan Jose Fernandez, 34, and Caustin Lee McLaughlin, 21, Silverthorne's alleged suppliers.
Fernandez was charged with felony distribution of methamphetamine, felony possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
McLaughlin was charged with felony distribution of methamphetamine, felony obstruction of justice, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police say McLaughlin physically resisted arrest, and a detective had to deploy his stun gun. There were no injuries.
Silverthorne, Fernandez and McLaughlin were taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center for processing.
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