North Carolina parents may be interested in the case of a Wakefield High School teacher who has been charged with drug trafficking. The 22-year-old teacher, who resides in Knightdale, was apprehended on July 10 and booked into Wake County Jail. She is facing multiple drug charges. The woman's mother, stepfather and sister were also taken into custody and booked on drug charges. Charges issued against the school teacher include manufacturing marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, … [Read more...]
North Carolina man charged with drug possession
Authorities say that a 59-year-old man accidentally arranged a drug deal with a North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agent through a series of text messages. Although the man had an arrest record, local police say that he was not being investigated when the incident took place. Therefore, there was no reason for the man to have the agent's number. It is believed that he simply had a wrong number and it happened to put him in contact with the agent. The deal took place on May 19, and the … [Read more...]
Two arrested by drug task force in North Carolina
According to the New Bern Police Department, two Craven County residents were arrested on various drug charges following a raid by the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team. The suspects, a male and a female, were taken into custody at their New Bern residence. Authorities said CNET executed a search warrant at a home on Morningstar Drive and recovered a gun, 20 grams of marijuana, 12 bindles of heroin and $6,000 in cash. After their arrest, both suspects were charged with possession with the … [Read more...]
2 women detained for 11-pound marijuana delivery via USPS
A North Carolina mother and her daughter were detained on felony drug charges on March 4 after U.S. Postal Service inspectors interrupted the Jan. 16 delivery of a package through Priority Mail with the daughter's delivery address on it. After obtaining a search warrant, authorities opened the box and allegedly discovered 11 pounds of marijuana valued at around $22,000. The following week, authorities delivered the box and reported that the 51-year-old mother and 28-year-old daughter received … [Read more...]
Restrictions on search and seizure
As some North Carolina residents may know, there are rules as to when a citizen or their home may be searched and items may be seized. This right to privacy is protected under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Law enforcement may be allowed to search an area and confiscate evidence if they believe a crime may be taking place on the premises. For example, if police officers have probable cause to believe that an individual has marijuana stored in his or her basement, they might be able … [Read more...]
North Carolina man charged with drug offenses following chase
According to reports by the Wilmington Police Department, a 22-year-old man was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit. The man is facing several criminal charges, including drug possession, for his alleged actions. Authorities reported they received calls regarding a suspicious vehicle parked at Greenfield Lake Park. After going to that location, police reportedly found the man inside and asked him to step out of the vehicle. Officers then conducted a search of the man in order to … [Read more...]
3 men taken into custody after heroin bust
On Oct. 29, three North Carolina men received criminal charges after authorities in New Hanover County allegedly found a large amount of heroin at an apartment owned by one of the men. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, the drug bust was the second largest discovery of heroin in the history of the county. The drug raid was reportedly part of an investigation into alleged drug crimes that had been going on for the past three months. Officials believe that the man who owned the … [Read more...]
21 arrested in drug raid
Drug complaints concerning a fitness center in North Carolina led to police making 21 arrests on Aug. 22. Police claim the arrests were a result of an eight-month investigation referred to as Operation Blue Thunder. The operation was a joint effort between the Mitchell County Sherriff's Office, the Spruce Pine Police Department and Bakersville Police. Federal authorities and State Bureau of Investigation agents contributed in the raid as well. A local police chief said that most of the drug … [Read more...]
3 charged with drug-related crimes in North Carolina
According to reports, three North Carolina residents were taken into police custody on drug-related charges. Two men and one woman were accused after several drug task forces conducted two different investigations in Bladen County. The task forces reportedly executed a search warrant at a residence located in Clarkton. The authorities allegedly seized a number of drugs and drug-related items including 4.5 grams of crack cocaine, four bundles of heroin and digital scales. Additionally, they … [Read more...]
North Carolina couple allegedly involved in drug ring
According to authorities, a doctor and his wife are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a large-scale prescription drug ring. Eight people, including the physician and his wife, were indicted by a grand jury in July. The doctor and his wife are charged with Level Three drug trafficking and will face mandatory prison time if they are convicted. Police say the pair obtained 25,000 prescription painkillers to feed their addictions by convincing staff and teachers from several area … [Read more...]
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