03/27/2024
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Sheriff James A. McVicker and North Carolina Highway Patrol First Sergeant Matt Hardee released information on a large drug and cash seizure that originated from a traffic checking station.

Sheriff McVicker said Trooper Jeremy Freeman requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s office when a man tried to evade a license checking station on Highway 242 near Guyton Road Wednesday July 20th. Houston Juinus Smith, 25, of 201 Freeman Farm Road, Clarkton, turned around when he saw the checking station.

Trooper Freeman was able to overtake Smith and initiate a traffic stop. While conducting the stop Freeman learned of outstanding warrants on Smith and requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Daniel Clark and his K-9 partner Jaxx, responded. While Trooper Freeman conducted his stop Deputy Clark walked Jaxx around the vehicle and his dog “alerted’ on the vehicle giving the officers probable cause to search.

A subsequent search uncovered 315.9 grams of marijuana, 10 grams of crack cocaine an $1,001.00 in US currency. Smith was arrested on the outstanding warrants and also charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine) and Felony Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance (Marijuana). He was further charged with Possession With Intent To Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Manufacturing Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Smith’s bond was set at $39,000.00 secured.

“I am very proud of the interagency cooperation in Bladen,” said McVicker. “It really is a group effort to make our streets and communities safer. Our new K-9 Jaxx was bought with donations from citizens at no cost to the taxpayers. As you can see, he was a good investment and I am sure there are many more drug busts ahead for Jaxx and Deputy Clark.”

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