Vice & Narcotics and Special Operations Units Make Multiple Drug‑Related Arrests, Sheriff’s Office Says

Vice & Narcotics and BCSO Special Operations Units Make Multiple Drug-Related Arrests (BCSO)

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Vice & Narcotics Unit, working jointly with the Special Operations Unit, has concluded several investigations into suspected drug trafficking and related criminal activity throughout Brunswick County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the operations resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrests and Charges

Jordan Anthony Scott, 22 Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2 counts) Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver (PWIMSD) Schedule II Controlled Substance PWIMSD Fentanyl PWIMSD Cocaine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James Edward Durrett, 79 PWIMSD Cocaine Felony Possession of Cocaine Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Firearm by Felon

Joshua Ryan Kelton, 45 PWIMSD Fentanyl PWIMSD Methamphetamine PWIMSD Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Nathan William Benedict, 24 PWIMSD Fentanyl PWIMSD Methamphetamine Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances PWIMSD Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Katelyn Renee Woodell, 35 Exposing a Child to a Controlled Substance

Richard Allen Clemmons, 57 Exposing a Child to a Controlled Substance

Ashley Nichole Helton, 39 PWIMSD Cocaine

Heather Marie Mackey, 36 Trafficking in Methamphetamine PWIMSD Methamphetamine Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances PWIMSD Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Devlin Edward Greenless, 31 Trafficking in Methamphetamine PWIMSD Methamphetamine Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances PWIMSD Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Samantha Marie Malay, 32 Trafficking in Methamphetamine PWIMSD Methamphetamine Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances PWIMSD Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Rocco Michael Rella III, 51 PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Marijuana Up to ½ Ounce

Jermain Bryant, 41 Possession of Firearm by Felon

The Sheriff’s Office said these arrests stem from proactive investigations aimed at disrupting the distribution of illegal narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, and reducing criminal activity that threatens community safety. Sheriff Brian Chism said the agency remains committed to pursuing individuals involved in drug trafficking and to working with residents to keep Brunswick County safe.

 


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