"Without the continued support of the public, the way they have been for this office, we would not be able to do what we do, " Hughes said. Maurice Whitehead with felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Along with the task of punishing the people accused of committing the crimes comes the responsibility of treating those impacted in the community. VANCEBORO, N. C. (WNCT) — Craven County deputies and New Bern police officers served a search warrant in Vanceboro on Wednesday that led to a drug arrest.
Isiah Gibbs with felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and felony possession of a stolen firearm. Green is being held in the Craven County jail on a $250, 000. "These charges result from the seizure of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine as well as 22 firearms that were taken off the streets of Craven County, " Hughes said. Craven County Sheriff Announces Recent Drug Arrests. During the search, law enforcement located fentanyl, money and other items related to the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. "With these programs, we're able to get them out at a fraction of the cost housed them, get them the medical attention that they need, have their mental health needs met, any addictions that they might have, getting answers for them and a path moving forward, " Hughes said. In addition to drugs, Hughes says 25 illegal guns were also rounded up this past quarter. The following subjects were recently arrested or charged with drug offenses by the Craven County Sheriff's Office. Mark Allen Demoranville Jr, 29, of Kenneth Circle Havelock, N. is charged with felony possession of heroin, felony possession of methamphetamine, and simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes shared an update on the quarterly drug investigation Wednesday. Adam Zehr with felony possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine. Hughes also said they are committed to helping those who abuse drugs and want help.
Hunter Dawson with felony possession of cocaine. "Heroin often mixed with fentanyl continues to be a significant issue which is responsible for most of our overdoses in this county as well as across the state. Juan Nieto with felony possession with intent to sell/deliver a schedule-IV controlled substance and two felony counts of possession of a stolen firearm. Kenneth Sanders with two felony counts of possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a schedule-II controlled substance. Bouie was being held in the Craven County Confinement Facility under a $3 million dollar bond. NEW BERN, N. C. (WNCT) — The Craven County Sheriff's Office is cracking down again on crime in the community. Copyright 2022 WITN. Edward Allen Tyndall, 29, of Kimberly Road New Bern, N. is charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, disorderly conduct, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He said for the past several months, Craven County deputies and other units have been concentrating on citizen complaints of the sale and use of illegal drugs. In total, 24 people were arrested. Sheriff Chip Hughes and District Attorney Scott Thomas made the message clear at the press conference, don't come to Craven County to conduct any criminal activity. Shawn McCormick with felony possession of heroin.
Joseph William Wright, 48, of McLawhorn Lane Vanceboro, N. C. is charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Craven County deputies and New Bern police raided a home on Hudnell Road in Ernul as the result of an ongoing drug investigation. "This arrest resulted in keeping over 44, 000 dosage units of these dangerous narcotics from hitting the streets and that's huge because that equates to lives saved. The sheriff explained how the Crime Stoppers hotline plays a pivotal role in these arrests, saying most of the investigations stem from community complaints. There's still a craving that is left behind, " Jasmine Canady, of the county's opioid taskforce said.
The warrant was due to an ongoing investigation at 135 JA Lilly Drive in Vanceboro. Hughes says from the end of August until now, his agency has managed to increase the amount of seized drugs from just over 24, 000 units to more than 44, 000 units. Nearly $750, 000 seized, 24 charged in Craven Co. investigation. CRAVEN COUNTY, N. C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina man is arrested and charged with having drugs in his home. Daquan Pridgen with felony trafficking heroin and felony possession of a firearm by a felon.
He added their detention facility is partnering with community resources for treatment services for those who are jailed and after their release as well. Margie Dezora Bouie, the homeowner, was arrested and charged with six felony counts of trafficking fentanyl, six felony counts of maintaining a dwelling for the sale of fentanyl and six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.