Stormy Weather for Thunder Lane Resident

Donnie Watts Jones, 34, of 52 Thunder Lane, Sanford, was arrested on 9-24-2013 for 3 counts of trafficking Opium and obtaining a prescription by fraud after an undercover operation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Jones was placed in the Lee County Jail under $310,000.00 secured bond.

Two Arrested For Burglaries

Daniel Josh Reyes (19) H/M of 511 Providence Hall Dr. Sanford NC was arrested for breaking into a residence located 2777 Henley Rd. Sanford on Sept. 4, 2013 where several firearms, ammunition and electronics were stolen.  Reyes was also charged w/ breaking into a home located at 2412 Courtland Dr. Sanford on Sept. 19, 2013 where electronics and US Currency was taken.  Reyes was also charges 2/ two counts of injury to real property; he was held under a total of $35,000 secured bond.

Nelson John Torres of 308 Winterlocken or 186 Oaks Apartment Sanford NC was arrested for breaking into a residence located 2777 Henley Rd. Sanford on Sept. 4, 2013 where several firearms, ammunition and electronics were stolen.  Torres was also charged w/ breaking into a home located at 2412 Courtland Dr. Sanford on Sept. 19, 2013 where electronics and US Currency was taken.  Torres was also charges 2/ two counts of injury to real property; he was held under a total of $31,000 secured bond.

Blackstone Rd Man Arrested After Search

Jesse Lee Amerson Jr, 41, of 3026 Blackstone Road, Sanford, was arrested on 9-23-2013 for Manufacturing Marijuana, maintaining a dwelling to store drugs, possession with intent to sell or deliver Crack Cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia after agents with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search of his home and property. Agents seized 6.4 pounds of Marijuana, 7 dosage units of Crack Cocaine, several firearms and numerous items of paraphernalia. Amerson was placed in the Lee County Jail under $15,000 secured bond.

Child Passenger Safety Week is September 15-21, 2013

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children age 1-13.  Injuries and deaths could be prevented by proper car seat and seat belt use. North Carolina has many events scheduled this week to assist people with their car seats and always has Permanent Checking Stations available for parents and other caregivers to go for assistance. Check the Community Events Calendar or Local Program Listing to find a location near you.

Drug Investigation on Tempting Church Rd Nets Two Arrest; Drugs and Stolen Firearm

On Thursday September 12, 2013 agents of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, assisted by agents of Sanford Police Department Tactical Narcotics Team, executed a search warrant on the property located at 1515 Tempting Church Road, Sanford NC, 27330. Agents arrested two individuals as a result of their investigation.

Andres Tyrone McCormick: age 26 of 1515 Tempting Church Road was charged with 3 counts of Trafficking Opium or Heroin by possession , 2 counts of Trafficking Cocaine by possession, P.W.I.S.D Marijuana, Felony maintain dwelling place for C/S, Possession of a stolen firearm, and Possession of drug paraphernalia. McCormick was placed in the Lee County Jail under $300,000.00 Secured bond.

Tyran Elijio Snipes: age 25 of 4356 Steele Bridge Road was charged with 3 counts of Trafficking Opium or Heroin by possession, 2 counts of Trafficking Cocaine by possession, P.W.I.S.D Marijuana, Felony maintain dwelling place to store drugs, Possession of a stolen firearm, and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Snipes was placed in the Lee County Jail under $300,000.00 secured bond.

Drugs seized include 49 grams cocaine, 6 grams Heroin, 17 grams Marijuana, 7 dosage units of Hydrocodone and 5 dosage units of Percocet and a stolen firearm. The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $11,265.00

Operation Predator

A new smartphone app is enlisting the public’s help in tracking down sexual predators. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched the first-of-its-kind app today in hopes that people will leave anonymous tips that will help them catch dangerous criminals.

The app is called "Operation Predator" and can be downloaded free from the iTunes store.
Future releases for other smartphones other than Apple OS are expected soon.

Operation Predator reveals to users a list of fugitives the Department of Homeland Security is searching for. Information on all of the fugitives is listed in the app and the ICE hopes the new technology will help lead to more tips regarding unsolved cases.

If you don't have the smartphone app, one can always report suspected child sexual exploitation or missing children to your local law enforcement agency as well as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, an Operation Predator partner, via its toll-free 24-hour hotline, 1-800-843-5678.

Sheriff Offers Children Back-to-School Biking Tips

“All too often, children – like adults – become creatures of habit and overlook simple safety precautions. I would like to ask all school children who ride their bicycles to remember a few safety rules:

• Only one person belongs on your bike. Never let a second person ride with you.

• Allow plenty of room for a safe stop. Never follow bikes or cars too closely.

• Keep both hands on the handle bars for safe steering.

• Always give proper signals. Keep a firm grip on the handle bars with your right hand and use your left arm and hand to signal turns and stops. Arm straight out is a left turn; arm bent up at the elbow is a right turn; and arm bent down at the elbow is a stop.

• Avoid riding your bike at night. If you must ride at night, equip your bike with a good headlight and rear reflectors. Wear light-colored or reflective clothing so others can see you easily.

• Make sure you obey all traffic signs and signals. Stop completely at stop signs and always look both ways before starting out again.”

The sheriff explains that it’s easy for children to get into a routine in traveling back and forth to school. However, he stresses that children should remind themselves – and be reminded by parents – that practicing safety every day can save them from serious injury.

“Remember that a bicyclist is like a motorist,” Sheriff Carter concludes. “You must be skilled like an automobile driver in handling the vehicle and should always be cautious when traveling the roads.”