Deputies execute drug bust in South Skeenah
News, Press Release October 14, 2020
MACON COUNTY, NC – During the evening of October 12, officers with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Franklin Police Department and NCDPS Probation conducted a search of a residence in the South Skeenah community that led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics.
Approximately 90 grams of methamphetamine, 6 grams of heroin and various items used to package and sell narcotics was seized within the residence along with approximately $1,700 in cash.
Jeremiah Smith was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Trafficking Heroin, PWIMSD (Possession with intent to sell and or Manufacture) Methamphetamine, PWIMSD Heroin, Sell/Deliver Heroin and Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances. Smith is held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $500,000 secured bond. Callie Rogers was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Heroin. Rogers is held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $20,000 secured bond. Gina Breedlove was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Heroin. Breedlove is held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $20,000 secured bond. Kara Ervin was arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin. Ervin is held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $5,000 secured bond.
Later in the evening, detectives received additional information that led them to another residence. Following up on that information, Detectives were able to make an additional arrests. Preston Hathcock was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. Hathcock is currently being held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $10,000 secured bond. Amy Crawford was arrested and charged with outstanding felony warrants and charges of misdemeanor child abuse after she attempted to flee the residence through a wooded area while carrying a young child. Crawford is held at the MCSO Detention Center on a $12,500 secured bond.
In addition to these arrests, deputies assigned to the MCSO Patrol & K9 Unit conducted a routine traffic stop. Following a brief search deputies arrested Avery Bates for Possession of Heroin. Bates remains in the Macon County Detention Center under a secured bond of $10,000.
Four arrested in drug bust in Franklin
News, Press Release August 5, 2020
MACON COUNTY, N.C. – On August 3rd, the Macon County Sheriff’s Officer Narcotics Unit and Franklin Police Department executed a residential search warrant on a residence that has been suspected of continued drug dealing activity and four suspects were arrested within.
The search warrant execution led to the seizure of multiple bags containing suspected Methamphetamine and Heroin, digital scales, and other paraphernalia used to package and distribute narcotics. Two of the arrestees, Todd Parrish and Valerie Bierlein were out on bond from a prior arrest during the execution of a search warrant on the same residence on June 25th.
Todd Parrish
$40,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Obtaining Property False Pretense x3 (Outstanding Warrants)
Valerie Bierlein
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Weston Lawrence
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
George Bell
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
MCSO assist in busting a drug trafficking operation
News, Press Release July 18, 2020
MACON COUNTY, N.C. – At the conclusion of a month-long investigation, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit along with NCSBI, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Postal Inspector, and Franklin Police Department arrested Cameron Michael Nordanfor his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that involved internationally mailed parcels containing controlled substances.
During the course of the investigation, approximately 510 grams of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-
Nordan was arrested in connection to the drug trafficking operation.
MDMA was initially popular in the nightclub scene and at all-night dance parties (“raves”), but the drug now affects a broader range of people who more commonly call the drug Ecstasy or Molly.
Cameron Michael Nordan is charged with two counts of Trafficking MDMA and is held on a $500,000 secured bond at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
Sheriff Holland stated, “This is yet another example of the collaborative effort between local, state, and federal agencies, and the officers who work tirelessly targeting those who attempt to poison our community and destroy lives. We should never take for granted the sacrifices these officers & their families make daily to keep our community safe even while law enforcement across our country, including here at home, are being ridiculed and treated unfairly for the actions of others that they had no control over.”