It led to the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, prescription. 53 handguns, 19 long rifles, and 10 shotguns were seized during the undercover operation as well as thousands of pills. Many of the individuals wanted in the operation were identified by the drug tip line and also sold drugs to the undercover investigators. The man's famil. Narcotics officers also seized drugs including: powdered heroin, black tar heroin, marijuana, Fentanyl, methamphetamine, Alprazolam, amphetamine, clonazepam, hydrocodone, morphine, escitalopram,. Deputies executed a search warrant at 871 Victory Grove Church Road. Our SEG Unit is continuing its proactive work to locate drug traffickers and bring them to justice, Sheriff Donald Brown. Watch on. They say they may have put a cocaine operation out of business after seizing more than an ounce of the drug. Date: 2/28 #1 BREAKING OR ENTERING. Please subscribe to keep reading. The Forsyth County Drug Task Force took 10 kilograms of meth, eight kilograms of Fentanyl, 4,000 Fentanyl pills, and a gun during the raid on Jan. 13. The investigation is called Operation 110 Percent and carries the goal of arresting 110 area drug offenders wanted for more than 475 felony drug related offenses. Jessica Flowers. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriffs Office seized dozens of pounds of marijuana, a massive amount of cocaine, pills and other drugs during a traffic stop on March 4. Some days, William Armstrong clocks in at 8 a.m. and stays on the job until 9 p.m. For the first time in team history, the Catawba County Hornets are national champions. Drug bust involving 3 Longview homes nets 8 arrests. One agent said the federal shutdown happened during a critical part of the operation but no one stopped working despite not getting paid during the period. As the operation continues, anyone with information regarding drug related activity is asked to call the drug tip line at 828-466-2847. Man died Wednesday. Rahshawn Jarday Williams, 27, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. Operation 110 Percent: 60 arrested in Catawba County roundup. Tyrone Javelle Bowens, 47, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman recently discussed his department's. Find latests mugshots and bookings from Hickory and other local cities. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Will we know who won the $747M Powerball jackpot? After the search, WPD investigators arrested 33-year-old Victoria Morris and 29-year-old Warren Garrett. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Thirty-five people are facing charges in reference to a long-term investigation into the sale and use of illicit narcotics in Alexander County and the town of Taylorsville. The two who have not been arrested yet are Hickory residents are 32-year-old Dominic Sharel Adams and 33-year-old Tyrell Lewis Jenkins. So what role do drug cartels play in the network that distributes drugs across North Carolina? Hickory, NC 28601 Details 3 Beds / 2 Baths 1,456 sqft Single Family Residence Built in 1954 Residents 3 residents Includes See Results Address 40 28th St NW Hickory, NC 28601 Details 2 Beds / 1 Bath 1,120 sqft Single Family Residence Built in 1953 Residents 1 resident Includes See Results Address 41 28th St NW Hickory, NC 28601 Details Jones is at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $175,000 secured bond. Pearson was going 55 mph in a 35-mph zone, deputies said. Agents from the North Carolina Department of Revenue also assisted in the operation as some defendants owed controlled substance tax. While Wednesday's county-wide bust ended just after 4 p.m., the goal is still to put all 110 offenders from the operation in custody by Christmas, officials said. Vono was wanted for parole and probation violations. In North Carolina, overdose deaths rose nearly 40 percent between April 2020 and April 2021. by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven December 2, 2021. Officers found 6 ounces of. There was a problem saving your notification. Residents do feel threatened, and offering an opinion in a culture where snitching carries consequences means hiding ones face. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. ADD THE WFMY+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE. Catawba. Catawba County investigators make bust at 'major drug house', N.C. Jasean Cantrell Abernathy, 23, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, 'On Patrol: Live' -- Brookford Police to be featured on TV show, Destroy a Bradford pear tree and get a free replacement, Two seriously injured in crash on Tate Boulevard; helicopter flies one victim to hospital, He's 24 and the new police chief in Town of Brookford; Armstrong: We have the opportunity to really change someone's life, Catawba County Hornets blank Albion 36-0 to win national championship. Hickory Daily Record city reporter Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Please subscribe to keep reading. NEWTON, N.C. A 31-year-old woman is facing several drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Hickory Friday, according to the sheriffs office. During the investigation, authorities say they seized the following: 272.8 grams of methamphetamine 10.5 grams of cocaine 139.92 grams of marijuana Recent data from the CDC shows that deaths from overdoses rose in nearly every state . All the charges relate to guns or drugs or both. at approximately 10 a.m. on. Officials are working to determine what inside the home was bought with or traded for drug money.Cars and other items were seized as part of the investigation. During the stop, investigators discovered 60 pounds of marijuana, 260.48 grams of cocaine, 47 oxycodone pills, 15 units of 80+% THC vape cartridges, THC wax, 9 grams of MDMA, 5 dosage units of ecstasy and $1,417 in cash, according to the sheriffs office. ROBERT C. REED/RECORD. Please subscribe to keep reading. John Markel Gaither, 24, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged four area residents with drug crimes following a vehicle stop on Tuesday on N.C. 16 near the N.C. 150 exit. NEWTON, N.C. A 31-year-old woman is facing several drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Hickory Friday, according to the sheriff's office. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. The women were all arrested in the area of 11th Avenue SW and South Center Street in Hickory. LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) Lincoln County Sheriffs deputies looking for stolen property uncovered almost two pounds of meth, marijuana, a loaded gun, and $13,000 on Valentines Day at a mans residence. Share on Facebook; . 2/28 3 Views. Those arrested were considered "street level" offenders, said one agent. The Brookford Police Department is being featured on the television show On Patrol: Live on Reelz. #1 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Man died Wednesday. Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM EST | . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. HICKORY, NC (WBTV) - A seven month long undercover sting operation in Hickory has led to federal indictments against 19 people and state charges against 9 others. William Bernard Mitchell, 49, Gastonia, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. and Tate Blvd. FCC Applications. Man died Wednesday. The investigation began after officers got complaints from the community. Pearson was going 55 mph in a 35-mph zone, deputies said. Email: kgriffin@hickoryrecord.com. According to a press release sent out by the SBI, 26 people were arrested last Wednesday and Thursday after a seven-month investigation that also involved the the Drug Enforcement Agency, Asheville Police Department, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office and the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Officials also are looking to see if this is connected to a local gang, the "Cat Town Boys. 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In addition to Hickory Police, more than a dozen federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as the 36th Prosecutorial District Attorneys Office, participated in the case. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was originally held in Guilford County, according to an earlier Hickory Daily Record article. According to Hickory Police, multiple law enforcement agencies from across the. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Nathaniel Thomas Hatcher, 43, of Jacksonville, FL; one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine arrested on April 28, 2018. PHOTOS: 22 indicted in Catawba County drug bust. Catawba County deputies arrest Joanne Carol Hightower at her home in Hickory on drug charges early Wednesday morning during Operation 110%. Download the WFMY News 2 APP from your Apple or Google Play store. All rights reserved. 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The HDR 43,579 people like this 45,660 people follow this 515 people checked in here http://www.hickoryrecord.com/ (828) 322-4510 news@hickoryrecord.com Closed now 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman said this home on Old Landfill Road was used as a stash house in a drug operation. Example video title will go here for this video. Person found shot near MLK Drive in Greensboro, Staying dry today, but storms loom later this week, Extreme weekend weather causing power and pipe problems, Drugs seized in High Point, 2 people facing charges, 122 felony drug charges, 86 misdemeanors, 15 trafficking charges, and a pile of other charges after Alamance Co. drug bust, Three counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, One outstanding warrant for Assault on a Female. NEWTON There is currently a reward being offered in Catawba County for bounty hunting gardeners who are willing to seek and destroy foul sme, Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-car crash at the intersection of Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. The investigation is continuing with potential charges in the future. Crispin Fair, 50, has been charged with trafficking in heroin. Lavonne Lee White, 36, Newton, 36, of Newton, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond. After the investigation, the following people were charged: Anyone with information related to this investigation or regarding narcotics activity located anywhere in Forsyth County is encouraged to reach out to the FCDTF. According to a release, a detective with the Forsyth County. [MUGSHOTS: Five arrested in Hickory prostitution bust ] Officers and Vice/Narcotics investigators in the Hickory Police Department, along with Conover and Newton police officers, conducted an. The Forsyth County Drug Task Force took 10 kilograms of meth, eight kilograms of Fentanyl, 4,000 Fentanyl pills, and a gun during the raid. Lt. Jason Reid of the Catawba County narcotics unit said that demand for methamphetamine and heroin continues to rise in the area. LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies looking for stolen property uncovered almost two pounds of meth, marijuana, a loaded gun, and $13,000 on Valentine's Day at a. Investigators say it is possible that more arrests could be made.Copyright 2015 WBTV. A drug bust in late October netted nearly 7,000 pounds of marijuana and led to the arrest of four North Carolina men. The stash house was located on Old Landfill Road across the street from the Alexander Correctional Institution. HICKORY, NC (WBTV) - A seven month long undercover sting operation in Hickory has led to federal indictments against 19 people and state charges against 9 others. 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WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), Wells Fargo to close Charlotte-area branch, two others in NC in consolidation move, Shots fired during fight outside Northlake Mall, CMPD says, 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-485 in west Charlotte, Driver dies after pickup hits 2 tractor-trailers on I-77, Iredell County sheriff says, Realty company Action 9 has been investigating temporarily stops contracts, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. You have to continue to work at it" Tutt said. Shamaine Antwon Edwards, 36, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $100,000 bond. State revenue agents say they may seize more items to pay a drug tax. The Drug Enforcement Agency led the operation with assistance from several other agencies, including the. On Sept. 6, a vehicle that investigators observed leaving the stash house was stopped and $200,000 was seized from the vehicle. 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Deputies say the driver of the vehicle, identified as Elizabeth Pearson, has been charged with trafficking heroin, trafficking cocaine, trafficking marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule I controlled substances, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule II controlled substances, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver synthetic cannabinoid, felony possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for the purposes of possessing, manufacturing, selling or delivering controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bowman said during the six-month-long investigation, sheriff's office investigators discovered a stash house in Alexander County. Some days, William Armstrong clocks in at 8 a.m. and stays on the job until 9 p.m. Deputies in Davidson County rushed to help a 69-year-old man they'd found unresponsive in his house following a welfare check. United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced Sept. 13 that 16 individuals are facing federal drug conspiracy charges for their involvement in a drug distribution ring, including one Taylorsville resident. NEWTON There is currently a reward being offered in Catawba County for bounty hunting gardeners who are willing to seek and destroy foul sme, Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-car crash at the intersection of Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. However, concern is expressed for the next generation from one resident who did not want to be identified. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. You have permission to edit this article. The leaders of the drug trafficking ring were Naeem Ali Mungro, 35 of Newton, Gevon Marquise King, 34, of Hickory and Jaron Monte Cornwell, 30, of Hickory, according to the release. The mans indictment comes from a Nov. 9, 2022, seizure by Lincoln County Sheriffs narcotics officers. Federal investigators would not give details of the operation itself but the cases were built over a long period of time, they said on Tuesday. The newspaper is owned by Lee Enterprises. . Federal drug case nets local suspects. Antonio Burch was arrested and faces several charges including trafficking. It will either push drug distributors out of Catawba County or it will cause them to make a mistake. You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account. The goal of the investigation was to reduce gun violence that often comes with illegal drugs. The operation, Reid said, represents the countys continued commitment to pushing drug distributors out of the community. 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