Vance County Drug Bust Leads to Arrest, Seizure of Meth, Cocaine, and Stolen Firearms
VANCE COUNTY, NC – A significant drug and weapons bust led to the arrest of James Jones after law enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence on Kristie Lane, west of Townsville. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, carried out the operation on October 10.
During the search, officers discovered a substantial quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, and several firearms. Some of the seized weapons had been reported stolen from nearby Granville County, adding to the list of charges against the suspect.
James Jones was charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Trafficking methamphetamine
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine
- Maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of keeping and selling controlled substances
- 2 counts of possession of a stolen firearm
- 8 counts of possession of a firearm by a felon
Despite the seriousness of the charges, Jones was released on a $330,000 secured bond.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials have emphasized their commitment to cracking down on illegal drug activity and firearm offenses in the region. Further charges may be pending as authorities continue to investigate the sources of the stolen firearms.