Meth Lab Discovered

On 11-24-2009 agents of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 461 Barringer Road, Sanford, and arrested two persons after finding Methamphetamine and the components of a Methamphetamine production Lab. Agents of the State Bureau of investigation assisted in the investigation, dismantled the components a removed all hazardous materials and evidence.

Lee County agents charged Robert Mike Thomas Jr., 39, of the residence and Brooke Pamela Stevison, 32, of 708 Fairground Road, Dunn, with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, possession of Methamphetamine, possession of precursor chemicals, maintaining a dwelling to keep/store drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were placed in the Lee County Jail under $300,000.00 secured Bond.

The investigation is on going and additional arrests are possible. The Sheriff’s Office and SBI were also assisted by the Lee County Fire Marshall’s Office and members of the Deep River Fire Department.

What A Great Community We Have

On behalf of the citizens of Lee County, I want to personally thank each and everyone of you for stepping up and being involved in the Shaniya Nicole Davis case. With over 310 volunteers showing up and many turned away, this is what "community" is all about. I personally know individuals that couldn't physically respond to help, but helped in many other ways behind the scenes. Without all the volunteers, the outcome could have been completely different.

I want to personally thank the Emergency Management office of Lee County. Director Shane Seagroves and his staff did a tremendous job. I would also like to thank all the Law Enforcement agencies across the state and Tarheel Canine for their participation in the search and securing the crime scene until cleared.

This was truly a team effort in every aspect. Please continue to keep the Davis family and those involved in the case in your thoughts and prayers.

Sheriff Tracy L. Carter

Joint Operation Nets 4 Kilos

Chatham County sheriff’s deputies seized four kilograms of cocaine and arrested three during a joint operation with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Customs Office in Siler City Thursday.Alsibiades Arrizon Santoya, 25, Ontiel Perez Gallegos, 29, and Maria Espinoza Perea, 18, all of 405 Fellowship Church Road, Siler City, were charged Thursday with trafficking in cocaine, manufacturing cocaine, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a vehicle for drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Chatham deputies said they found the drugs, as well as $96,000 in cash and three firearms, in the suspects’ home after executing a search warrant there.Deputies also seized two vehicles from the suspects.All three suspects were placed in the Chatham County Jail under $150,000 secured bond.

write up courtesy of the Sanford Herald

Lee County Deputy Charged With Murder

Write up courtesy of the Sanford Herald

LILLINGTON — A Lee County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed her husband in June has been charged by Harnett County authorities with murder. Angie Renee Clark, 40, of 201 Ripley Road, Cameron was charged Tuesday with murder in connection with the June 10 death of her husband Michael. Clark, a Lee County patrol deputy since 2007, told Harnett County authorities that she shot and killed her husband at their Bee Hive Lane home in Broadway. Neighbors at the time suggested the shooting could have stemmed from a domestic dispute between the couple. Clark was charged after a Harnett County Grand Jury handed down an indictment in the case Tuesday. Harnett County authorities, who said Clark turned herself in, didn’t disclose the arrest until Thursday. “We’re not going to release any more information about (the arrest) at this time,” Maj. Gary McNeill of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Clark was taken into custody after the shooting but released a short time later.

Clark’s father-in-law, who lived next door, told the Herald in June that the couple had had marital problems and that the shooting could have been the result of a domestic dispute. Court records show Michael Clark had a lengthy list of criminal charges in his past, many of them related to domestic issues. Lee County Sheriff Tracy Carter said the Clark, who was placed on administrative leave while the case was under investigation, is no longer with his office as of Tuesday. “She did a good job for us while she was here,” Carter said. Superior Court Judge Frank Lanier set Clark’s bond at $25,000 secured.

Traffic Stop Nets Opium and Pot

Jesse James Clark, 27, of 94 Carlton Lane, Sanford, was arrested on 11-10-2009 for trafficking Opium, misdemeanor possession Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on St. Andrews Church road by Lee County Narcotics Officers. He was placed in the Lee County Jail under $100,000.00 secured bond.

Center Church Community Watch Group Hosts Meeting

Center Church Community Watch Group invites all Lee county citizens to come out for a night of community awareness on Thursday, November 19th @ 7pm.

Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Susie Thomas, Clerk of Superior Court, Lee county.

The facility is located at the Center United Methodist Church, 4141 South Plank Road.

Third Annual Shopping With The Sheriff

Sheriff Carter announces the Third Annual "Shopping with the Sheriff" program.

This program is designed to benefit less fortunate children in Lee County during the Christmas holidays. The sheriff’s office will sponsor five children from age 6-10. If you know of a deserving child please submit the following information before November 30, 2009.

For questions or assistance call Lt. David Prevatte at 919-718-4560 ext.5627.

Please have the following information available when you call:
Name of Child
Age
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
and why you feel this child is deserving.

Mail to Lee County Sheriff’s Office
"Shopping with Sheriff Program"
P.O. Box 4567
Sanford, NC 27330

UPDATE - Suspected Kidnapper At-Large

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a kidnapping that occurred on Nicholson Rd. in Lee County. William Powell reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office that his daughter, Angelica Powell, 21, was taken from his residence on Nicholson Rd. by Lewis Marvin Fulton, 29, as she was sitting in her vehicle. While investigating the kidnapping, a detective spotted Lewis Fulton’s vehicle. After chasing Mr. Fulton into Harnett, Moore and Chatham counties, Mr. Fulton’s vehicle was disabled on Walter Bright Rd., located in Chatham County, after deputies deployed stop sticks. Mr. Fulton then jumped from the vehicle and ran into nearby woods. The victim, Angelica Powell was located, uninjured, inside the vehicle. Lewis Marvin Fulton remains at large at this time. Warrants have been obtained on Mr. Fulton for Kidnapping, assault on a female, larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, speeding to elude arrest, and failure to register as a sex offender.

**************************************UPDATE 11-04-09 **********************

Wednesday, Lee County deputies and agents with the State Bureau of Investigation learned that Fulton was hiding out in a room at the Budget Inn on Hawkins Avenue. Lt. Van Holly of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Fulton was hit with the sex offender charge because he’d allegedly moved without alerting the sheriff’s office of the change.Fulton was the focus of controversy in Sanford in 2007 when he was being considered as a featured potter for the city’s ARToberFest celebration that October. The decision drew ire from some in the community because of his criminal record, having pleaded guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child and served prison time for the offense in the past. Fulton eventually withdrew from the festival.

Holly said Wednesday that the state Highway Patrol will charge Fulton in coming days with several traffic violations stemming from the chase. Fulton was jailed without bond