Deputies uncover trafficking‑level cocaine and a firearm during investigation into suspected drug activity
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says a January 15, operation by its Vice and Narcotics Unit led to four arrests and the seizure of more than 100 grams of cocaine and a handgun.
Deputies, assisted by the Special Operations Unit, conducted several traffic stops targeting individuals suspected of distributing cocaine within the county. During the first stop, investigators located trafficking‑level quantities of cocaine along with a firearm. A second stop involving a related vehicle uncovered additional cocaine, and deputies determined that the driver had a juvenile in the vehicle while participating in a narcotics transaction.
Arrests and Charges
William Hemingway, 50, Winnabow
- Trafficking Cocaine (x2)
- PWISD Cocaine
- Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances
- Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine
- Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Lawrence Jones, 41, Winnabow
- Trafficking Cocaine (x2)
- PWISD Cocaine
- Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine
- Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Okey Palmore II, 41, Wilmington
- Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances
- Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine
- PWISD Cocaine
- Misdemeanor Child Abuse
Lamont Burst, 51, Leland
- Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances
- Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine
- PWISD Cocaine
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says it remains committed to aggressively pursuing individuals involved in illegal narcotics activity and protecting the safety of Brunswick County residents. Anyone with information about drug activity is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip.
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