Category: Arrest
Spring Lake man charged in deadly deal
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A Spring Lake man is accused of providing a drug that killed a woman who recently moved to Harnett County from Arizona.
A Harnett County Grand Jury indicted 34-year-old Issac Anthony Ortiz, of 415 Wapiti Drive, on a charge of death by distribution for allegedly selling Michale Ryan the fentanyl that killed her between Sept. 7 and Sept. 10.
Ryan, 32, had recently moved to the area, according to Harnett County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Spencer Elmore. The woman was found dead in her home earlier this month. Investigators believe her death was caused by an overdose of the deadly opioid.
“The investigation revealed, prior to Michale’s death, Issac Ortiz provided or sold illegal narcotics to Ryan, causing her to become deceased,” said Elmore. “This is still an ongoing investigation.”
The indictment was returned on Sept. 15. Ortiz was arrested on Tuesday.
He is being held under a $500,000 secured bond. In his first court appearance, Wednesday, Judge Brian E. Lewis appointed attorney Jesse W. Jones to represent Ortiz in court proceedings. His next court date was set for Nov. 10.
In an affidavit of indigency submitted to the court on Tuesday, Ortiz claimed he is self-employed as a landscaper. His spouse, Zorina Chase is self-employed in retail clothing, he noted in the court record. Ortiz listed his monthly income at $3,000 and claims five dependents. He reports his monthly expenses as $2,200.
Ortiz pleaded guilty to a previous charge of misdemeanor larceny in another case last year. He was ordered to pay a fine of $100 and court costs of $203.
Monroe woman charged with death by distribution in July overdose death
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MONROE, N.C. (News Release) — Monroe Police arrested Amber Nabia Gingham, 38, of Monroe, charging her with Death By Distribution in connection with the fatal overdose of Johnny Reyes-Matos.
On July 20, 2025, at 7:11 a.m., Monroe Police responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious victim at a home on Caleb Street in Monroe. Despite lifesaving efforts, Reye-Matos was pronounced dead. The cause of his death was determined to be a drug overdose.
Following an extensive investigation, investigators determined Amber Gingham was the individual who supplied the narcotics that led to Reyes-Matos’ death. Investigators pursued leads and gathered evidence leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Gingham.
Gingham was taken into custody on September 23, 2025 and is being held at the Union County Detention Center without bond.
- At the time of her arrest, Gingham was out on bond for multiple felony drug charges stemming from an August 28, 2025 narcotics investigation at her home. During that investigation, Monroe Narcotics Detectives charged Gingham with the following:Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
- 3 Counts of Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Controlled Substances
- PWIMSD Cocaine
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Inside Jail Facility
The Monroe Police Department continues to work diligently to hold individuals accountable for illegal drug distribution and the tragic consequences that follow.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4700.
Monroe woman, out on bond, charged with fatal overdose
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MONROE, N.C. — Amber Nabia Gingham, a 38-year-old woman from Monroe, has been charged with death by distribution following the fatal overdose of Johnny Reyes-Matos in July, Monroe police said.
Officers arrested Gingham after determining she supplied the narcotics that led to Reyes-Matos’ death on July 20. Reyes-Matos was found unconscious at a home on Caleb Street and was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.
Following an extensive investigation, Monroe Police gathered evidence that led to an arrest warrant for Gingham.
She was taken into custody on Tuesday and is being held at the Union County Detention Center without bond.
At the time of her arrest, Gingham was already out on bond for multiple felony drug charges related to an August 28 narcotics investigation at her home.
During that investigation, she was charged with maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver controlled substances, possession of cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance inside a jail facility.
