Kannapolis Woman Arrested with 1.5 Grams of Heroin

On Tuesday October 30^th, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents assisted the North Carolina Highway Patrol with a vehicle stop on Horner Boulevard. Agents discovered the passenger in the vehicle, Heather Paige Dostroph age 29, of 4773 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC had an outstanding warrant from Onslow County for failure to appear for driving while impaired and speeding.

Agents took Heather Paige Dostroph into custody for the outstanding process. Once in custody, Dostroph made agents aware that she was in possession of 1 ½ gram of heroin.

Agents transported Dostroph to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing and confinement. Agents charged Dostroph with one count of felony possession of heroin, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dostroph received a $1,000.00 secured bond for the outstanding failure to appear charge and an additional $10,000.00 secured bond for the drug offenses. 

Wanted Man Arrested by Sanford PD

Friday afternoon October 26^th, 2018 Michael Keith Benson age 32, who resides at 150 Hill Ave, Sanford, was located and arrested by Sanford Police Department uniform patrol officers.

Sanford Police Department officers initially took Benson into custody on charges stemming from a Sanford Police Department investigation. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents had Benson entered wanted in NCIC (National Crime Information Center) for two separate incidents involving Benson distributing heroin.

Benson was transported to the Lee County Sheriff’s for processing and confinement. Along with charges stemming from the Sanford Police Department, Benson is charged with two counts of possession with the intent to sell and deliver heroin, two counts of sell and deliver heroin, one count of felony maintaining a dwelling used for the storage and sells of a controlled substance, two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance within 1000ft of school, and two counts of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Benson was jailed under a $50,000.00 secured bond for the drug offenses.

Halloween Safety Tips

Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating!  Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun.  


As Sheriff, I would like to remind all Lee County residents to follow these safety tips:
Motorists:
• Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
• At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.

Parents:
• Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.
• Check the sex offender registry at www.ncdoj.gov when planning your child’s trick-or-treat route.  You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders’ addresses in your neighborhood, and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby.
• Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.  Know the names of older children's companions.
• Make sure older kids trick-or-treat in a group.
• Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.
• Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.
• Establish a return time.
• Tell your youngsters not to eat any treat until they return home.
• Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.
• All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
• Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address and telephone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.

Costume Design:
• Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes.
• Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath.
• Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard.
• Make sure that shoes fit well to prevent trips and falls.
• If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible.

Face Design:
• Do not use masks as they can obstruct a child's vision.  Use facial make-up instead.
• When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives," "Laboratory Tested," "Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow manufacturer's instruction for application.
• If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes.

Accessories:
• Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials.  Do not allow children to carry sharp objects.
• Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.
• Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

While Trick-or-Treating:
• Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
• Walk; do not run, from house to house.  Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.
• Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
• Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.

Treats:
• Give children an early meal before going out.
• Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.
• Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces.
• Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped, or has a strange odor, color or texture.

Homeowners/Decorations:
• Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.
• Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.
• Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles that could catch fire. 
• Do not leave your house unattended.

Halloween is a fun time in Lee County!  Let’s make it a safe time as well.  The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes.

Rabies Clinic - Saturday - October 27

A rabies clinic hosted by Willow Springs Animal Hospital and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 9am to 11am in the back parking lot of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 1401 Elm Street, Sanford.

Shots - $7.00 each - CASH PLEASE
(ATM is onsite) 

Dogs MUST be on a leash
Cats MUST be in a cage

Bring your pet’s proof of previous rabies vaccinations.

Any Questions, please contact Sgt Gilstrap @ 919-775-5531

www.leecountync.gov/Sheriff

Couple Arrested For Obtaining Property by False Pretenses

10/25/2018 Jonathon Wayne Mullis (42) of 1209 Athens Dr. Raleigh NC and Katrina Hope Milligan (31) Homeless were both arrested and charged with obtaining property by false pretenses.

The Lee County Sheriff Office has received numerous complaints for these two individuals going door to door soliciting money claiming they had ran out of gas.

Milligan was held under $2,000 secured bond and Mullis was held under $1,000 secured bond.

Thanks to the citizens and their keen awareness to call the department!

Search Warrant on Bracken Street Nets One Arrest

On Thursday morning October 25th, 2018 at approximately 9:00 am, Lee County Sheriff’s Narcotics agents executed a search warrant on the property located at 531 Bracken Street in Sanford.

While searching the residence, agents located 27 grams of marijuana, along with digital scales and one Taurus .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol.

Kentreal Deashaun Quick, a resident of 531 Bracken Street was taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Sheriff’s office for processing.

A criminal background check of Kentreal Deashaun Quick revealed that Quick is a convicted felon and could not possess a firearm.

Kentreal Deashaun Quick was charged with one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony maintaining a dwelling used to store and sell a controlled substance, one count of felony possession of a firearm by convicted felon, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kentreal Deashaun Quick was jailed under an $85,000.00 secured bond  

Man Arrested for DWLR & Drugs

On Wednesday morning October 24th, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents assisted Lee County Sheriff’s Office uniform patrol deputies with a traffic stop. Uniform deputies were out with a vehicle at the Circle K store located at 2206 Jefferson Davis Highway. Deputies had taken Randy Ross Hunter into custody for operating a vehicle while his drivers license was revoked. 

Uniform deputies had located 22 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 7 dosage units of Oxycodone on Hunters person. Agents transported Hunter to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing. 

Agents charged Hunter with one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver 22 grams of crystal methamphetamine, one count of misdemeanor possession of a schedule II controlled substance (Oxycodone), one count of felony maintaining a vehicle for the illegal storage and sells of a controlled substance, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Hunter was jailed under a $15,000.00 secured bond.  

Winslow Drive Man Arrested For Drugs

On Tuesday morning October 23rd, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents arrested Virgil Lemmond Tomlinson, age 44 of 1504 Winslow Drive, Sanford.

Agents transported Tomlinson to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Agents charged Tomlinson with one count of trafficking opium by possession (Oxycodone), one count of trafficking opium by sell (Oxycodone), two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance within 1000 ft of a school, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance (Percocet), one count of sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance 10 (Percocet) pills,  two counts of felony maintaining a dwelling place used to illegally store and sell a controlled substance.

Tomlinson was jailed under a $140,000 secured bond.

Willow Ridge Drive Man Arrested

On Wednesday October 10th, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested Charles Alexander Mclean Jr., age 28, of 207 Willow Ridge Drive, Sanford.

Agents were attempting to locate Mclean on two outstanding warrants for possession and sell of heroin. With some assistance for the Sanford Police Department uniform patrol, division agents found Mclean walking down Chatham Street near Maple Avenue.

Upon agents approach, Mclean was holding a pack of cigarettes in his hand, which he attempted to discard. In the course of the arrest, agents located almost a gram of heroin inside a cigarette pack.

Agents transported Charles Alexander McLean Jr. to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing.

Agents charged Charles Alexander McLean Jr. with three counts of possession with the intent to sell and deliver heroin, two counts of sell and deliver heroin, and three counts of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Charles Alexander Mclean Jr. was jailed under a $25,000.00 secured bond. 

Avoiding Scams following Hurricane Florence (and now perhaps Michael)

As communities like ours here in Lee County begin the process of cleaning up after Hurricane Florence, I urge you to be aware of criminals who will seize this opportunity to prey on our citizens.  Many people, especially the elderly, can become victims of scams following a natural disaster.

As people return home to assess the damage from Hurricane Florence, it is common for scammers to show up to take advantage of citizens because they know reputable contractors will be overwhelmed with work.  There are often three different types of fraudulent activity that is common following a natural disaster: home repair scams, price gouging, and charity scams.  

As your Sheriff, I urge you to keep these important tips in mind before hiring someone to undertake repairs to your home or property:

• ·       Always get the estimate in writing.
• ·       Consider getting multiple estimates. 
• ·       Ask for references. 
• ·       Avoid paying money up front.
• ·       Resist all attempts that force you to make an on-the-spot decision.
• ·       Never pay in cash.
• ·       Use local contractors, even if this means being placed on a waitlist. 
• ·       Make sure the contractor is insured. 

Home repair scams are common following a disaster such as Hurricane Florence.  This form of scam often involves questionable contractors going door to door, offering to do work at low prices in exchange for a deposit.  Once the deposit is obtained, the contractor never returns to complete the work.  Please remember the tips above to avoid becoming a victim of home repair scams.

      

Also, be aware there is a greater potential for price gouging following a natural disaster.  Price gouging occurs when an individual charges excessive prices for goods or services during a state of emergency.  Price gouging is also prohibited by law and civil penalties may apply to individuals engaged in this type of unscrupulous activity. 

Finally, please be aware that people pretending to work for charitable organizations may also be fraudulently soliciting donations. 
Here are a few tips to avoid the fake charity scam:

• ·       Donate only to charities you know and trust.
• ·       Do not give or send cash to any organization. 
• ·       Do not give out any personal or financial information.  

The citizens of Lee County must be aware that there is a greater potential for scams following a natural disaster, and you should therefore be extremely cautious when choosing contractors to make repairs, or when donating money to individuals claiming to be calling on behalf of a charity. 

If you have a price gouging or home repair scam complaint, please contact the North Carolina Department of Justice toll-free at 1-877-5-NOSCAM or file a complaint online at www.ncdoj.gov/gouging.  You may also contact the United States Department of Justice, National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDP), to report fraudulent activity.  NCDP can be reached toll-free at 877-623-3423, or via email at disaster@leo.gov.

Traffic Stop Nets Arrest & Drugs

On Tuesday October 9th, 2018 at approximately 3:00pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents were called to assist the North Carolina State Highway Patrol with a vehicle stop on the 421 bypass near Cumnock Road.

NC State Trooper J. Cox had stopped Daniel McLean Fan Fan for speeding 81 mph in a 65mph zone. Daniel McLean Fan Fan’s license had been suspended by the state of North Carolina for failure to appear on previous unresolved driving offenses. 

Trooper Cox advised agents that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents assisted with the search of the interior and discovered 17.5 grams of marijuana, along with 8.5 grams of Crack form cocaine. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents transported Daniel McLean Fan Fan to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing. 

Agents charged Daniel McLean Fan Fan with one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, one count of felony maintaining a vehicle used for the illegal storage and sells of controlled substances, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Daniel McLean Fan Fan was jailed under a $25,000.00 secured bond. Daniel McLean Fan Fan was cited for speeding 81 mph in a 65 mph zone, and driving a motor vehicle with a suspended license by NC State Highway patrol Trooper J. Cox.

Oak Road Man Arrested with Drugs & Stolen Firearm

Thursday night October 4th, 2018 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested Jody Lynne Scales, age 23, of 7070 Oak Road, Sanford. In the course of a traffic stop, Agents found Scales in possession of 100 grams of Marijuana, and a stolen firearm. 

Agents transported Scales to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Agents charged scales with one count of felony possession of a stolen firearm, one count of felony concealed firearm, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver Marijuana, one count of felony maintaining a vehicle used for the storage and sells of an illegal controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Scale’s is held under a $40,000.00 secured bond.