Drug Agents Net 673 gms of Cocaine and more

On 7-15-2009, agents with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Dabiel Crranza Aquires, 37, of S&M Lane, Sanford, for trafficking Cocaine, maintaining a vehicle to store drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. As a result of the investigation, agents seized 673 grams of Cocaine with a potential street value of approximately $134,600 and a 2004 GMC Yukon. Aquires was placed in the Lee County Jail under $100,000.00 secured bond.

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

Two men were arrested early Monday morning and charged with armed robbery. Tajammal Sharief Brown, 16, and Dakota Guilliams, 19, were each charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in connection with a Sunday night incident in which they are accused of forcing a vehicle off of Henley Road, firing multiple shots and robbing the passengers. When the victims reported the robbery, sheriff's deputies were able to piece together information in order to obtain a search warrant for Brown's home at 303 N. Horner Blvd. After executing the warrant around 2 a.m. Monday, deputies found six firearms and a large amount of marijuana inside. Brown and Guilliams, as well a third suspect who was cited and released, were inside the home. Deputies have said they suspect the robbery was the result of a drug deal gone bad. Brown, who is a rising junior at Lee County High School and spent at least part of the last school year as a member of the school's junior varsity football team, is also charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and maintaining a dwelling for drugs. Sheriff Tracy Carter said the department has information that the suspects are gang members. Deputies also seized a go-kart they said was reported stolen."There will be further charges for some of these stolen items," Carter said. The raid was conducted by members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office detective division, SWAT team, narcotics division, patrol division, and canine unit. The investigation was also conducted with help from the Sanford Police Department, Carter said. Brown was placed in the Lee County Jail under a $116,000 secured bond. Guilliams was placed in the Lee County Jail under $50,000 secured bond.

Come Join Us For National Night Out 2009

Sheriff Tracy Carter cordially invites each Lee county citizen out on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 6 pm to 8 pm to join in the celebration shared by thousands of communities nationwide for the 26th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. This event is to promote a community partnership between the community and their local law enforcement agency.

There will be refreshments and prizes provided at each location. Lee County Sheriff’s Office will partnership with the following communities and will be onsite for any questions you may have. Please make plans to come meet and greet people in your own community and meet the law enforcement officers sworn to serve and protect.

Locations of the events will be posted when available.

If you would be interested in being involved or volunteering your time for this special night, please contact Lt David Prevatte at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 919-718-4563, Ext # 5627 or via email at DPrevatte@leecountync.gov

Sheriff's "Rising Stars" Program Gets Ready for Kick-Off!

Camp to be help July 27th - July 31st!

Sheriff Carter and his staff are putting the final pieces together this week as they prepare to launch this years "Sheriff's Rising Stars" program. This one week day camp is designed for students to learn a variety of legal information pertaining to the criminal justice system and leadership skills and traits. However, what the Sheriff and his staff are excited about the most is that this will allow the youth of our community to interact with local law enforcement and learn more about what they actually do!

Sheriff Carter said that "this is yet another extension of Community Policing which our community is starving for."

The summer camp will consist of a variety of events from light physical training, classroom instruction on law enforcement to field trips and much more! The Lee County Sheriff's office will provide activities and will even provide free lunches for the participants. Deputies and a cast of volunteers within the organization will supervise and conduct all of the instruction. Some of the topics will include, but not limited to; Role of the Magistrate, History of the Sheriff, Tour of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Instruction in areas of Fingerprinting; Photography; Crime scene sketch; Courtroom testimony mock trail; Boating safety, Canine demonstration and much, much more! Anyone interested in attending or wanting more information should contact

Sgt. Renea Seydel at rseydel@leecountync.gov

3 More Dope Dealers Off The Streets

Franklin Kenneth Spruill, 38, of 380 Grant Street, Sanford, was arrested on 7-8-2009 for possession with intent to sell and deliver Marijuana, maintaining a dwelling to store drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia after county agents executed a search warrant at his home and discovered 259 grams of marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in the Lee County Jail under $10,000.00 secured bond.

Jenny Aurora Guerra, 23, of 1216 Cederhurst Drive, Sanford, was arrested on 7-9-2009 and charged with possession of a schedule I controlled substance (Ecstasy), possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop by county drug agents. She was placed in the Lee County Jail under $5000.00 secured bond.

Aisha Koya Hall, 23, of 219 Circle Ave, Sanford, was arrested on 7-10-2009 for possession with intent to sell and deliver Crack Cocaine, possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after county agents executed a search warrant at her home and discovered 21 dosage units of Crack Cocaine and 4 grams of Marijuana. She was placed in the Lee County Jail under $26,000.00 secured bond.

St. Baldrick's - A Great Success!

The Lee County Sheriff's Office Team goal was to raise $1,000.00.... You helped them raise $3500.00 for the Foundation!

Lee County Sheriff's Office
ST. BALDRICK'S TEAM

Sheriff Tracy Carter

Dana Elliott - team captain
Mel Haines
Brian Estes

St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.

At a St. Baldrick's event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are smiling broadly as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads.

Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. Young cancer patients and survivors see how many people care. And researchers see St. Baldrick's funds helping to find cures!

Our goal is raise at least one thousand dollars. Won't you help us exceed that goal by making a pledge? Follow the link below to see how easy it is!

On July 11th, 2009 local volunteers and supporters will get together at Local Joe's Tap & Grill to raise money for this great organization. Click here for more information on how you get involved.

Calling All Motorcycles!

Come join us on August 8th for the 1st Annual Roll For The Children Charity Ride and Raffle!

Registration begins at 9am at O.T. Sloan Park (1414 Bragg Street) in Sanford. Door prizes and lunch to be served prior to ride. Registration fee is $20.00 per bike and $10.00 per passenger.

All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Home of Sanford/Lee County.

Pre-registration can be accomplished online by clicking here. For more information, contact Laura Phillips at 919-776-3525 or Sgt. Ronnie Bass at 919-842-0464.

Raindate is scheduled for Aug 22, 2009.

City Man Arrested for Cocaine & Other Charges

On 6-30-2009, The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 410 Midland Avenue, Sanford. As a result of the search, Orecko Johnson, 33, of the home was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver Cocaine, maintaining a dwelling to keep/store drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance within 300 feet of a day care center, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in the Lee County Jail under $50,000.00 secured bond.

Wilder Lane Couple Arrested For Drugs

James Herbert Wilder, 47, and Sally Meadows Wilder, 47, of 64 Wilder Lane, Sanford, NC, were arrested and charged with manufacturing Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after county drug agents seized 9 Marijuana plants from behind their home. Sally Meadows was also charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance. Both were released under $5000.00 unsecured bond.

Marijuana Field Seized

Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Broadway Police Department discovered a Marijuana plot off of Buckhorn Road near the Bradley Road intersection.

Deputies and officers have had the field under surveillance for nearly two months before moving to seize the field on 6-23-2009. At the same time, other agents executed a search warrant at the home of a suspect located at 148 Thomas Kelly Road. As a result of the investigation, agents seized 253 Marijuana plants with a potential street value of $607,200. In addition to the field located outside, a substantial amount of marijuana plants were also located in the home.

Tracy Neal Thomas ,45, of 148 Thomas Kelly Road, Sanford, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Marijuana, possession with intent to sell and deliver, maintaining a dwelling to keep/ store drugs and possession drug paraphernalia. He was placed in the Lee County Jail under $75,000.00 secured bond.


The Sheriff would like to personally thank the Broadway Police Department, the NC SHP for the use of their helo, Lee County Fire Marshall’s Office, NC State Revenue Agents, and the SBI for their assistance.

** The suspect in this case was arrested on similar charges in 2007 and was convicted of Manufacturing Marijuana. He received a probationary sentence.**