Seven individuals face trafficking‑level drug charges following two days of enforcement operations.
Brunswick County, NC — A series of narcotics investigations on May 6 and May 7, 2026, led to the arrests of seven individuals on trafficking and related drug offenses, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 6, deputies arrested:
• Peter Matthew Raths, 52, of Greenbriar Road, Supply
• Janis Elizabeth Whittlesey, 55, of Hotshot Road, Little River, SC
Both were charged with:
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine (3 counts)
• PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
• Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine
• Sell Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Possess Drug Paraphernalia
On May 7, deputies arrested:
Robert Wayne Powell, 51, of Green Swamp Road, Supply.
His charges include:
• PWIMSD Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
• Trafficking in Fentanyl (2 counts)
• Felony Conspiracy
• Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Also on May 7, deputies arrested:
• Heather Ann Gray, 37, of Sussex Drive SW, Shallotte
• Cassey May Gray, 33, of Preacher Lane, Shallotte
Their charges include:
• PWIMSD Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Trafficking in Fentanyl (2 counts)
• Felony Conspiracy
• Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Sheriff Brian Chism encourages residents to report illegal or suspicious activity by calling the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910.253.2777, dialing 9-1-1 in emergencies, or submitting an online tip at brunswicksheriff.com/contact/submit-tip
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