Traffic Stop on New Britton Highway Yields Stolen Handgun and Narcotics

NAKINA, N.C. — A routine early morning patrol stop by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office led to the recovery of a stolen handgun and multiple drug-related charges against a Virginia driver.

On August 7 at approximately 2:13 AM, Deputy Daniel Miesieski conducted a vehicle stop on a Honda Accord along the 16000 block of New Britton Highway East. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded Ruger LCP Max .380 caliber handgun that had been listed as stolen, along with marijuana, rolling supplies, a metal grinder, and drug paraphernalia.

• Natoya Cherelle Hairston (37)

  • Address: 816 Forest Street, Martinsville, VA 24112

  • Charges: Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Felony), Misdemeanor Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, No Operator’s License

  • Bond: $10,000 Secured Bond

Hairston was booked into the county jail and later released after posting a $10,000 secured bond.

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.