Methamphetamine Sweep Nets Three Suspects for Smuggling Contraband into Columbus Detention Facilities

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — An ongoing effort to interdict dangerous contraband within detention facilities led to felony drug charges against three men who allegedly possessed or attempted to smuggle methamphetamine onto secure premises.

Sheriff’s records indicate deputies and correctional staff recovered approximately 7 grams of methamphetamine alongside drug paraphernalia during an enforcement action at 1255 Prison Camp Road.

• Derrick Oneal Spaulding (29)

  • Address: 3202 Old Northeast Rd, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

  • Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises (Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Second-Degree Trespass

  • Bond: $110,000 Total Secured Bond

• Jack Allen Mclain (53)

  • Address: 333 N Cemetery Street, Richfield, NC 28137

  • Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises (Felony), Fictitious/Altered Title/Registration Card/Tag

  • Bond: $25,000 Secured Bond

• Rocky Lynn Trent (56)

  • Address: 28627 Kendalls Church Road, Richfield, NC 28137

  • Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises (Felony)

  • Bond: $50,000 Secured Bond

All three defendants were formally booked into custody, with Spaulding receiving the highest secured bond at $110,000 due to combined trespassing and drug offenses on secure property.

All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.