Multi-Agency Search Warrant on Lansing Street Nets One Arrest and Heroin

Thursday morning May 30, 2019, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, Moore County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshals, ATF, FBI, Sanford Police Selective Enforcement Unit, and the Sanford Police Department Tactical Narcotic Team assisted North Carolina Probation and Parole, North Carolina Probation and Parole Special Operations and Intelligence Division with a search at 919 Lansing Street Sanford, NC.

A search of the offender’s bedroom netted approximately one gram of heroin, found in the pants pocket of Phillip Myles Patterson of Lansing Street. Lee County Agents transported Patterson back to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing. 

Patterson was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Patterson was placed in the Lee County Detention Center under a $5000.00 secured bond. 
         

Multi-Agency Search Warrant Nets 3 Arrests @ Quail Ridge

Starting 5:30am Thursday morning May 30, 2019, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, Moore County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshals, ATF, FBI, Sanford Police Selective Enforcement Unit, and the Sanford Police Department Tactical Narcotic Team assisted North Carolina Probation and Parole with numerous warrantless searches throughout Lee County.

At approximately 11:00am, Lee County Narcotics agents were assisting North Carolina Probation and Parole with a search at the residence located at 5612 Quail Ridge Drive when agents observed a man come out the rear entrance of the residence in a full sprint. After giving numerous unsuccessful commands to stop, agents gave chase. After a rather lengthy foot chase across numerous fairways, agents apprehended the fleeing subject. Agents identified the subject as Christopher Lee Toro, age 33 of 5612 Quail Ridge Drive, Sanford. Agents escorted Toro back to the residence.

In the meantime, probation officers conducted a search of the residence. Probation officers located a McDonald’s food bag that contained two makeup style bags inside. Probation advised agents of what was located and a further search of the contents revealed 34 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 6.6 grams of cocaine, and 39 dosage units of Suboxone. Lee County Sheriff’s Office agents applied for a search warrant and searched the entire residence. A search of the residence revealed a semi-automatic Taurus, model PT 140, .40 caliber pistol.

Agents arrested David Christopher Winstead, Kristin Gray Poe, and Christopher Lee Toro, all residents of 5612 Quail Ridge Drive. Agents transported all individuals to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing and charges.

David Christopher Winstead, age 47, was charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver a schedule III substance (Suboxone), one count of felony maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of storing and selling narcotics, one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and one count of possession of a firearm by felon. David Christopher Winstead received a $200,000.00 secured bond.

Kristin Gray Poe, age 33, was charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver a schedule III substance (Suboxone), one count of felony maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of storing and selling narcotics and, one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Kristin Gray Poe received a $150,000.00 secured bond.

Christopher Lee Toro, age 33, was charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver a schedule III substance (Suboxone), one count of felony maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of storing and selling narcotics and, one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Christopher Lee Toro received a $200,000.00 secured bond and all were jailed in the Lee County Jail.  

Stuff The Truck 2019

Meet us in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Sanford on Friday, June 14th, 2019
(2PM - 6PM) and help us stuff our Sheriff’s Office Community Services truck as we collect items for the Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC) “BackPack Pals” summer program!  This summer program sends food home 2 times a week to more than 18 locations, feeding 400+ school kids in Lee County.  

We will also be collecting school supplies for the CUOC to pass out throughout the school year for Lee County students.  Civic organizations & churches that would like to assist, please contact the CUOC during business hours!



Suggested items

Non-perishable - easy to prepare

Beanie Weenies

Ravioli/Spaghetti-O’s

Pop Tarts/Breakfast bars

Individual boxes/cups of cereal

Juice boxes

Peanut butter crackers

Fruit cups/Applesauce/Pudding cups

Vienna Sausages

Ramen Noodles/Cup of Soup

School Supplies:

Binders/Notebooks/Folders

Notebook paper

Pencils/Crayons/Highlighters/Markers

Dividers

You can also drop your contributions off at the following locations during business hours

Lee Co Sheriff’s Office at 1401 Elm Street, Sanford

CUOC at 2885 Lee Ave, Sanford anytime throughout the school year.

Eighteen Year Old Arrested with 26 Grams of Marijuana

On Wednesday May 22, 2019, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested Briana Lynn Cheek age 18, of 4145 Farmstead Drive, Sanford. Cheek was found in possession of approximately 26 grams of marijuana.

Agents transported Briana Cheek to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to be processed and charged. Agents charged Cheek with one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, one count of felony maintaining a vehicle used to store and or sell an illegal controlled substance, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cheek was jailed under a $5,000.00 secured bond.  

County Woman Arrested For Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery

5/21/2019 Amanda Christine Tillman (39) of 555 Key Rd. Sanford NC was arrested for conspiracy to commit armed robbery; she was held under $15,000 secured bond. These charges stem from an armed robbery which occurred on 4/13/2019 at Tillman’s residence.

Traffic Stop Nets One Arrest

Late Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2019, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents assisted North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper A. Knight. NCSHP Trooper A. Knight had initiated a traffic stop on a black Dodge Charger on Broadway Road near Rosser Road.

In the course of the traffic stop, agents located and seized 60 marijuana vape pins, along with $2,000.00 dollars in U.S. currency. Agents arrested and transported Travis Derelle Bellamy to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing.

Agents charged Bellamy with one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bellamy was released under a $3,000.00 unsecured bond. 

Hurricane Preparedness Week Tip 5

Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches. In fact, forty-six percent of individuals expect to rely a great deal on people in their neighborhood for assistance within the first 72 hours after a disaster. 

When the whole community comes together to respond to and help recover from these emergencies - neighbor helping neighbor - we can often meet the needs of everyone.

Learn about all the different actions your community can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with hurricanes.

For more information see ready.gov/neighbors 

Hurricane Preparedness Week Tip 4

If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand high winds.

For more information see fema.gov/what-mitigation

Hurricane Preparedness Week Tip 3

This Hurricane Preparedness Week, call your insurance company or agent to ask for an insurance checkup to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. And remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. 
Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for flooding. 


Act now as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

For more information see floodsmart.gov

Hurricane Preparedness Week Tip 2

Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too. 

Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water, and medicine to last each person in your family for a MINIMUM of one week. 

Also make sure you have extra cash, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, and a portable crank or solar powered USB charger to charge your cell phone. 

For more information see ready.gov/kit and be sure to share your tips below as a
comment!

Hurricane Preparedness Week Tip 1

Take some time this week - Hurricane Preparedness Week - to make sure you have a hurricane evacuation plan. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane. 

If you are, figure out where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone or unsafe home, and coordinate with them to use their home as your evacuation destination. 

Be sure to account for your pets, as most local shelters do not permit them. Put the plan in writing for you and those you care about.

For more information see hurricanes.gov/prepare

Sanford Woman Arrested for Heroin

On 05-07-2019 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Agents arrested Misty Dawn Scott, 30 years old of 133 Foster Drive Sanford NC, 27330 for Possession Heroin and drug paraphernalia. Scott was jailed under a $5,000.00 secured bond. 

Wanted Person Lee County

Dustin White

Last Known Address; 1898 South Plank Rd, Sanford, NC

Wanted for;

Obtaining Property by false pretenses

ID theft

Credit Card Fraud

Please contact our department if you know the whereabouts of Mr. White by calling our Crime Tip at 919-718-4577.

Couple Arrested During Traffic Stop for Drugs & Warrants

On Friday morning May 3, 2019, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested Stephen Chad Cameron age 29 of 1005 Pendergrass Road, Sanford, and Heather Lynn Valdez age 26 of 6132 Lemon Springs Road. 

During the course of a traffic stop agents discovered that both Cameron and Valdez were in possession of 22 dosage units of Clonazepam prescription pills that were illegally obtained. 


Agents also discovered that Stephen Chad Cameron had three extraditable warrants for grand theft auto entered NCIC from Orange County Florida. 

Agents transported both Cameron and Valdez to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for processing and charges.

Agents charged Cameron and Valdez each with one count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver 22 dosage units of Clonazepam prescription pills, one count of felony maintaining a vehicle for the purpose of storing and selling a controlled substance, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Stephen Chad Cameron was jailed under a $25,000.00 secured bond and Valdez was jailed under a $25,000.00 secured bond. Also Cameron will be held under no bond for extradition for Orange County, Florida in regards to the three counts of grand theft larceny. 

Scam Alert!

CYBERCRIMINALS UTILIZE SOCIAL ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE CREDENTIALS TO CONDUCT PAYROLL DIVERSION

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a new warning about fraudsters who are targeting your paycheck via direct deposit. Any worker can be affected by this scam, but the industries getting hit the hardest include education, health care, and commercial airway transportation.

Here’s what happens: the bad guy uses your work login info to get into your employer’s HR system to replace your direct deposit information with his own.

It starts when an employee receives an email that looks just familiar enough that he doesn’t question it too much. The email includes a link or web address that the user clicks on. Once he clicks, he will be directed to a fraudulent site or portal where the victim will be asked to enter his work credentials to confirm his identity. The bad guys use that login ID and password to change the employee’s direct deposit information in the company’s files. Often, the fraudsters even change other account settings in the system, preventing the victim from receiving an email warning that changes have been made to his account.

Here’s how employees can avoid being scammed:
Make sure you verify with your employer that a suspicious email is valid. Send it to your office’s HR or IT departments for confirmation.  Keep an eye out for any misspelled words, odd phrasing, and poor grammar. These could be indications that the email is coming from elsewhere in the world. If the email includes any links to web pages, hover your mouse over the link and confirm that the URL is exactly the same as that used by the payroll company. Don’t click if you are not 100% sure.

Man Arrested For Drugs At Lee County Jail

On Tuesday April 30, 2019, Lee County jail staff located 2 grams of marijuana on Darrion Antwon McIver. North Carolina Probation and Parole agents had arrested McIver for violation of probation. Lee County Jail staff was processing McIver into the facility when they discovered McIver had attempted to smuggle marijuana into the facility. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested Darrion McIver, age 23, of 428 Goldsboro Avenue, Sanford, and charged McIver with one count of felony possession of a controlled substance inside a confinement facility, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. McIver was jailed under an additional $5,000.00 secured bond. 

Broadway Man Arrested for Drugs

On Wednesday May 1, 2019, at approximately 9:15pm Lee County Narcotics agents arrested Brandon Mitchell Patterson, age 37, of 111 Applewood Drive, Broadway. Agents were called to assist Lee County uniform deputies who had located approximately 1.2 grams of heroin and approximately one gram of cocaine, on Patterson during the course of an arrest. Agents charged Patterson with one count of felony possession of heroin, one count of felony possession of cocaine, and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patterson was jailed under a $11,000.00 secured bond.