Crispin Fair, 50, has been charged with trafficking in heroin. More Info. At Thomas Street AME Zion church, in Conover, members feel prayers for a safer neighborhood are being answered. . Will we know who won the $747M Powerball jackpot? Recent data from the CDC shows that deaths from overdoses rose in nearly every state . During the original drug roundup, Jose Garcia, 31, Juan Olmos, 46, and Michael Proffitt, 36, were arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with conspiracy to traffic in cocaine and trafficking in cocaine. 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 Naeem Ali Mungro, 35, of Newton, one count each of conspiracy to traffic cocaine and continuing a criminal enterprise; $1 million bond. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video, CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SUSPECTS AND THEIR CHARGES. Email: kgriffin@hickoryrecord.com. A nationwide problem, worse in North Carolina. Lt. Jason Reid of the Catawba County narcotics unit said that demand for methamphetamine and heroin continues to rise in the area. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - A man is facing trafficking charges after Catawba County narcotic investigators moved in on a suspected "Major Drug House" Tuesday morning. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). This community has a very strong watch group.". He was issued a $75,000 secured bond. ROBERT C. REED/RECORD. "Some of the people may face life in prison if convicted," said Hickory Police Chief Tom Adkins. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. Six men and a woman were arrested in a $2 million drug-trafficking bust in Forsyth County, according to police. They include the Cleveland County Sheriffs Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Gastonia Police Department, Homeland Security Investigators, Huntersville Police Department, and Mount Holly Police Department. 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. The street value of the drugs was estimated at nearly $200,000, deputies said. Vono was wanted for parole and probation violations. Not sure where the 17 came from, but 76 is the number of individuals the Catawba County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force was seeking in its latest massive drug bust. Alexander County Sheriff says more arrests may be made in drug case. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Those arrested were considered "street level" offenders, said one agent. Agents reportedly made several undercover buys in the recent days. 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. Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman recently discussed his department's. October 1, 2020 By Richard C. Gilbert. Suspects were taken to the Hickory Police Department with those facing federal charges being transported in groups to Federal Court in Charlotte for an appearance before a judge. Deputy Dale Lail escorts Suzanne Loray Powell to a. Man died Wednesday. Hickory resident Samantha Marie Vono, 31, is charged with conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine, trafficking in methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities pulled over Elizabeth Nicole Pearson, 31, along 11th Street Circle Northwest in Hickory. The Catawba County Sheriffs Office seized dozens of pounds of weed, a massive amount of cocaine, pills and other drugs during a traffic stop on March 4. HICKORY, N.C. - Nearly two dozen people were indicted in a drug trafficking bust in Catawba County this week. The Hickory Daily Record is a daily newspaper located in Hickory, North Carolina in Catawba County. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "I don't know why the police came here." 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. Her first court appearance was Thursday. Hickory Daily Record city reporter 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. Our drug task force is trying to turn up the heat so high on drug distributors in our community that it will have a two-pronged affect. Conover resident Tony Ray Kirkland, 21, is charged with conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine, trafficking in methamphetamine and felony possession of schedule I controlled substance. According to a release, a detective with the Forsyth County. There was a problem saving your notification. The roundup began at 6 AM Wednesday (Sep. 20th) and by early afternoon 44 of the 76 had been apprehended and booked into the Catawba County Jail. The stash house was located on Old Landfill Road across the street from the Alexander Correctional Institution. [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. 2023 Cox Media Group. Terrance Keon Geter, 33, of Greensboro, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. The Brookford Police Department is being featured on the television show On Patrol: Live on Reelz. You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. William Bernard Mitchell, 49, Gastonia, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. NEWTON The Catawba County Sheriffs Office Drug Task Force completed a six-month long investigation, arresting 60 people Wednesday in a county-wide drug bust. Date: 2/28 #1 BREAKING OR ENTERING. A drug bust in late October netted nearly 7,000 pounds of marijuana and led to the arrest of four North Carolina men. "The investigation is still ongoing. Reverend Dwayne Tutt pastors to some of members living close to the drug dealing. Police make second arrest after deadly double shooting in Hickory last month. NC 28208 (704) 374-3500; Public Inspection File. The round up of suspects came during the second day of the fall revival. He said, "We still have a lot of younger kids coming up. The bust also led to police seizing more than $10,000 cash and THC-based vape cartridges, according to a news release from Morehead City police. Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriffs Office conducted a traffic stop on March 4 along 11th Street Circle Northwest after observing a speeding violation. Officers found 6 ounces of methamphetamine during the stop, according to the release from the sheriffs office. The investigation, on our part, is still going on, he said. You can cancel at any time. You have permission to edit this article. . 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. Deputies executed a search warrant at 871 Victory Grove Church Road. "Some of the people may face life in prison if convicted," said Hickory Police Chief Tom Adkins. 2/28 3 Views. Robert Jason Jenkins, 30, of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond. Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM EST | . Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Our drug task force is trying to turn up the heat so high on drug distributors in our community that it will have a two-pronged affect, Reid said. "We will not tolerate it in this community.". Operation 110 Percent: 60 arrested in Catawba County roundup. ROBERT C. REED/RECORD, Catawba County Sheriff's deputy D. Robinson escorts drug suspect Lashad Revar Ramseur through the sallyport at the Catawba County Detention Center during Operation 110% drug round-up. Deputy Dale Lail escorts Suzanne Loray Powell to a Catawba County Sheriff's patrol crusier after being arrested on drug charges Wednesday morning during Operation 110%. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Jones is at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $175,000 secured bond. 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