A locked padlock And then came Sunday. Over 70 suspects charged in Polk Co. drug bust by: WFLA 8 On Your Side Staff. The cases were prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Craig M. Principe for the Middle District of North Carolina. SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) - Law enforcement officials arrested seven people, and confiscated two kilograms of cocaine, 20,000 bags of heroin, $180,000 in cash, and multiple firearms as part of a large-scale, multi-agency drug bust in southeastern North Carolina. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 101 South Edgeworth Street, 4th Floor On Monday, Albemarle Police detectives conducted a search warrant on Hillside Lane and located approximately 40 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, marijuana, non-tax paid liquor, and some property that police believe to be stolen. 2020 Updated: 3:02 PM EST January 16, 2020 MACON, Ga. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says they've arrested . Have a question about Government Services? 2023 Cox Media Group. Just because somebody has an illness doesnt mean that were not going to take care of them. 101 South Edgeworth Street, 4th Floor He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. on July 27. . desc ^cprt \ wtpt h bkpt | rXYZ gXYZ bXYZ rTRC @gTRC @bTRC @desc c2 text FB XYZ -XYZ 3 XYZ o 8 XYZ b XYZ $ curv ck?Q4!)2;FQw]kpz|i}0 C PRESS RELEASE - FOR. MARTINSVILLE, Va. Kyle Larson never thought he would tame the half-mile, paperclip-shaped track at Martinsville Speedway. 70 suspects on drug charges in Polk County. WALL traveled to Albemarle in Stanly County where he sold the informant 56 grams of fentanyl and gave the informant a sample of heroin. In terms of demographics, a few trends stand out based on the data this year: Males have accounted for about 60 percent of the calls; white people have accounted for 90 percent of the calls; and the most prevalent age group has been those 26 to 35, which has accounted for 37 percent of the calls. County Advocacy The Association provides advocacy expertise to counties, employing registered lobbyists, who advocate on behalf of counties' interests before dozens of administrative, legislative, and rule-making committees both during and in between legislative sessions. Stress beats you down and wears on you day after day and then eventually you start becoming less and less emotionally well and as a byproduct of that, using at some point starts to become an option, he said. On. Will's Place in Albemarle Call 980-581-8001 or email info@willsplacenc.org. Photo courtesy of the Stanly County Sheriffs Office. Rural counties always seem to fare worse than more metropolitan areas due to lack of resources, said Jennifer Layton, health education specialist at the Stanly County Department of Public Health. <> Albemarle police Detective Bryan Springer said a key suspect in the drug trade was arrested last month, but posted bond the same day. CLICK HERE]. 8 0 obj Due to the added challenge of the pandemic, paramedics take all of the necessary precautions wearing masks, gloves, gowns and face shields when responding to calls and interacting with the public. $.' - A man and woman have been hit with a slew of charges after an extensive investigation revealed they were trafficking nearly 600 grams of Fentanyl. We know that people who have used opiates have a change in the chemical processes (in the brain), we know they suffer from cravings, we know they suffer from a different pleasure response, Hinson added, so when you put that person, who already is suffering from the consequences of all those changes, in an isolated space, cut off from their support system and cut off from their coping mechanisms, absolutely its going to be more challenging to them.. Christa Smith was arrested last week. CLICK here for mug shots of the suspects. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He said the trend also showed opioids tracking from Albemarle to Norwood to Oakboro. 152 W in Rowan County, 13-year-old gets trapped in claw machine at Carowinds after attempting to steal, Kannapolis man wins $1M, his second big lottery prize of 2023, Salisbury Police warn against sending checks through US Mail, Shanquella Robinsons father talks daily hardships after charges not filed in her death, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Stanly County Sheriff Jeff Crisco noted that the frequency of opiates flowing into the county often depends on how aggressive law enforcement is at targeting the dealers. Christopher Maurice Tillman, 32, of Lilesville, North Carolina, was charged with two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon. Mar 24, 2016 Updated Mar 19, 2019. RAKEEM JOHNTA' BALDWIN, 23, a resident of Mount Gilead, pleaded guilty on January 9, 2020, to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The opioid epidemic has gripped Stanly County after data reveals overdoses here rank worse than anywhere in the state, according to the . Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Contact Ritchie Starnes at 704-754-5076 or ritchie.starnes@stanlynewspress.com. I see too many people with permanent damage that I think is completely preventable if we can treat the disease instead of stigmatizing it or avoiding it, she said. Main Office: From Jan. 1 through March 30, there were 34 overdoses. Third, we must build a strong recovery support system within our county. PROVO, Utah (ABC4) - What started as a domestic disturbance call led to a drug and weapons bust for the Provo Police Department. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The firearm had a 20-round magazine attached and was loaded with 18 rounds. !iC!rX>Tz3(kP5>`|((;:(>G)EA#J%k5`,s {"vyc>z(S,`%8i/\>!UzaBnc**{YS~%AaI.s33u2,]vLn`zG|>X,@06sR*Qb{}I#z3h dLV'EQ0B!n+, 1y9I*%9H%,}>:)b7Q N]?{Lj.fqG'fn7R'#kg\T'{P0^2l9~Ybo@_f5%/(UYWqRo]5R~pJ_3w? Woman arrested in Norwood after drug bust, charged with death by distribution Published 9:17 am Monday, December 20, 2021 By Staff Reports On Dec. 7, the Stanly County Sheriff's Narcotics. Deputies and law enforcement officers are cracking down on illegal drugs. An estimated 24 people died as a result of the overdose. A news release from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office states that . Safer Communities Ministry in Monroe Call 704-576-3268. The 14 suspects were arrested in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in Griffin, the Spalding County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. endobj 33 Recovery Email 33Recovery@gmail.com or message on Facebook. Stanly County drug bust . A lock ( CAGLE possessed a Springfield Armory, model XD9, 9mm handgun, which had been reported stolen out of Denver, North Carolina, as well as approximately 10 grams of marijuana. During the first operation, 4.4 pounds of cocaine and two firearms were seized. "In Carteret. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Tara Morton Poplin, 39, Gregory Allen Sanders, 38 and 29-year-old Bethany Leigh Horne were arrested on Thursday after police investigated a home on Pauls Crossing Road in Richfield. While the paramedics have traditionally administered Narcan, amedication used to reverse overdoses, in early February,the paramedics were given the green light to administer Suboxone, a medication that suppresses cravings and withdrawal symptoms. endobj Campbell is seeing more fentanyl in the community, which is exacerbating the opioid problem in the county because its harder to combat than other drugs like heroin which are less lethal and addictive. By no means is this a complete list, but it is a fantastic start. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Albemarle Police Reports April 1-11, 2023, Albemarle man dies in Sunday morning accident, Badin Town Council, staff differ on purchase of new truck, Stanly Community College Small Business Center will host customer service workshop. Last week, July 17-22, there were 14 overdoses, an average of two per day. Raul Rebollar was arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine by delivering, transporting and possessing, along with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, and maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance. Officers with the Stanly County Narcotics Task Force assisted by providing surveillance around an ABC Store in Albemarle, North Carolina where the drug transaction was to occur. According to a report this week produced by the NCDHHS, two counties in the 8th District Stanly & Cumberland have the highest rates of opioid overdoses of any county in NC, McNeill wrote Thursday. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Ingram was also served with several outstanding warrants. An official website of the United States government. We barely hear about the opioid epidemic anymore because all we talk about is the coronavirus every day, said Delton Russell, former director of Wills Place, a resource recovery center based in Albemarle. Updated: Aug 25, 2021 / 02:41 PM MDT. STANLY COUNTY - 13 people were arrested today in a drug bust in Stanly County after months of investigation. Xiong was transported to Stanly County Jail and received a $5,000 secured bond for her release. For the entire year of 2017, there were 145 overdoses. Due to the countys struggles to combat the opioid epidemic, Stanly County EMS established the community paramedic program last May, which was geared towards responding exclusively to opioid overdose calls. Martin, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. An official website of the United States government. <> . Howard said last years dubious distinction with opioids belonged to Cabarrus County, while the year before rested with Rowan County. They say five defendants sold a cocktail of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, and one of them allegedly cut heroin with fentanyl and morphine. While the coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted Stanly County this year, with more than 2,600 cases and 77 people having died since March, theres another crisis that, though it may have faded from many peoples radar, is still wreaking havoc in the county. Her first scheduled court appearance is July 26 at 9 a.m. Cornelius Antonio Smith, 30, from Wadesboro, was charged with two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession with intent to manufacture, sell and distribute methamphetamine. The first six months of 2017 saw naloxone administered to 12 patients, Okes report to the city manager stated. endobj Washington Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine and Fentanyl to Cascade County, Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. Second, provide quick follow-up post-overdose reversal to help connect individuals to care. Campbell, who has been part of the program since its inception, believes the increase in opioid cases this year likely stems from people feeling isolated in their homes due to the pandemic. A search of WALLs car revealed marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a bag containing 30 grams of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, and a FN Herstal 5.7 caliber semi-automatic pistol. On May 18, 2020, CAGLE was sentenced by Judge Osteen to 28 months of imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, including 1 year of home detention. On May 28, 2020, BALDWIN was sentenced by Judge Osteen to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Medical providers are also required to submit prescriptions for controlled substances electronically and participate in the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (NCCSRS), a database system. Have a question about Government Services? 3 0 obj Wills Place provides treatment options, education, awareness programs and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by addiction. In the event of an emergency, call 911. Much of the citys problem can be traced to a major drug dealer who resides in Albemarle and supplies most of the county as well as surrounding areas, Crisco said. A lock ( 0. Bridge to Recovery in Oakboro and Monroe Call 704-909-8025 or email help@thebridgetorecovery.org. Half of last weeks overdoses were in Albemarle, Howard said. g Zb]GZ) id_2Y|G&f1+%iN.qvHR1Z!iJ4!HnKJb$ #mIIW Updated: Feb 9, 2022 / 05:26 PM MST. When asked if he has seen an increase in his officers responding to overdose calls, Crisco said it varies. The investigation began in September 2020 when Utah and federal agencies targeted drug and firearms trafficking activities of Salt Lake City gang members. When police entered the home they . 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