Category: Arrest
Additional Charges on Overdose Investigation
Drug dealer linked to fentanyl OD death gets 10+ years in prison after Raleigh, Franklin County raids, Feds say
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A “prolific” Franklin County fentanyl dealer who was linked to a drug death and fentanyl marketed to children was sentenced to at least 10 years in federal prison this week, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Ahmod Talley was arrested in June 2025 after he was pulled over and found with “perversely labeled” fentanyl with terms like “Try This” and “Life Support,” a U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina news release said.
Talley sold fentanyl to the overdose victim just three days before the death, and the “Try This” stamped fentanyl was also found at the overdose death scene, the news release said.
Later, Raleigh and Franklinton raids of Talley’s home and his grandmother’s house led to the discovery of guns and fentanyl “marketed at children” stamped “Goosebumps,” prosecutors said.
“This sentence sends a message, understand clearly: when you sell deadly poison to our kids and families just to make a little bit of money, you will pay serious consequences,” U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle said in the news release.
In addition to fentanyl, prosecutors said raids of homes in Raleigh and Franklinton discovered cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
A federal order along with Talley’s conviction also said officials would seize guns, including:
- Glock 23 pistol
- Kahr P380 pistol
- Delton 5.56 rifle
- All ammo associated with each firearm
Talley’s guns and drugs were found in homes in Franklinton and Raleigh in mid-January 2025, according to an order of forfeiture in a plea deal with the prosecution.
As part of a plea agreement, officials said Talley pleaded guilty to:
- conspiracy to sell and possess with the intent to sell heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine
- possession with intent to sell heroin and fentanyl
- possession with intent to sell cocaine
- two counts of possession of a gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
“This prolific drug dealer earned every day of his prison sentence, and the residents of Eastern North Carolina will be safer while he’s locked up,” Boyle said in the release.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations worked on the investigation into Talley, the news release said.
Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II sentenced Talley in the case on Tuesday. Court officials recommended that Talley serve time at the Federal Prison in Butner.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Agents concluded a drug investigation that resulted in the arrest of Felipe Jaimes Jr. (32) and Leemary Davila Rosado (39).
Deputies: Lee County couple accused of selling fentanyl with child present
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Two people from Lee County were arrested Thursday after being accused of selling fentanyl with a child present, deputies said.
Lee County deputies said an investigation found that 32-year-old Felipe Jaimes Jr. and 39-year-old Leemary Davila Rosado were working together to sell and deliver fentanyl in Lee County.
According to deputies, the pair had their child present with them while they were delivering the drugs.
The two were each charged with:
- 4 counts of trafficking fentanyl
- 3 counts possession with intent to sell and deliver fentanyl
- 3 counts of exposing child to controlled substnace
- 2 counts of felony conspiracy
- 3 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
During their first court appearances, both Jaimes and Rosado were given a $2 million bond each.
Caregivers charged after child tests positive for methamphetamine
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Two people have been arrested after a child was removed from a home deemed unsafe by the Columbus County Department of Social Services.
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it is investigating a child endangerment case after a referral about suspected substance abuse.
CCSO officials said that Lynn Richardson and Katelynn Richardson, the primary caregivers, were charged with exposing a child to a controlled substance and exposing a child to a controlled substance by ingestion.
According to arrest warrants, the child was 6 years old. Investigators allege the child had ingested and been exposed to methamphetamine.
Both caregivers were arrested and are being held on a $35,000 secured bond each.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials said additional charges are possible pending further medical and forensic evaluations.
Two charged after child exposed to illegal drugs in Buncombe Co.
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against two people after a child was exposed to illegal drugs.
The Buncombe County SRO division said on February 11, a child was brought to school experiencing symptoms of an exposure to illegal drugs. Detectives opened an investigation along with the Buncombe County Department of Social Services.
As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed on February 25 at a home on Crofoot Trail in Woodfin.
Ashley Elizabeth Cook and Shane Kurt Gurley were both charged with exposing a child to a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gurley was also served with an order for arrest for failing to appear in court.
North Carolina General Statute 14-318.7, exposing a child to a control substance, is a new law that went into effect on December 1, 2025.
“Children are dependent on their caregivers for a safe environment in which they can grow and thrive,” said Buncombe County District 2 Captain Chris Stockton. “We are proud of the efforts of our team who passionately sought to bring accountability for the victim in this incident. Our hearts go out to the victim in this situation, and we hope these efforts facilitate a safe environment in which to grow and thrive for years to come.”
Officials said the child and other family members are receiving aid.
Driver’s ‘odd behavior’ leads to traffic stop; woman charged with exposing child to drugs
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JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. —
A driver’s “odd behavior” prompted a traffic stop on US-74 near exit 81 in which deputies found 85 grams of methamphetamine inside the vehicle.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies pulled over a vehicle on US-74 near Sylva, North Carolina, around 10:30 p.m. on March 6.
The driver of the vehicle, Verena Jane Mosteller, was charged with the following:
- Trafficking in methamphetamine by possession
- Trafficking in methamphetamine by transportation
- Maintn/Veh/Dwelling/Place for a controlled substance
- Expose child to control substance
- PWIMSD SCH II CSDWLR
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Resist public officer
- Fail maintain lane control
WNC couple charged after child tests positive for drugs, deputies say
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MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office reports a couple were arrested after child tested positive for drugs.
A detective spoke with 39-year-olds Preston and Bethany Hensley on Jan. 13 after a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services, officials said.
Deputies report an investigation led to the children in the Hensley’s home being tested for narcotics exposure. A search warrant was also executed at their residence in Marion before 17 grams of cocaine were located.
The Hensley’s were both charged with exposing a child to a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and maintain a vehicle, dwelling or place for controlled substance.
Bethany was issued a $75,000 secured bond on the first charge and a $20,000 secured bond for the other two. Preston was initially denied bond for the first charge due to being out on pretrial release. He was issued a $25,000 bond for the other charges.
Warrants: Crack cocaine found within 5 feet of 7-month-old’s crib, Greenville police say
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GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Greenville man is facing multiple charges after police say a 7-month-old child was exposed to crack cocaine inside a home.
According to the Greenville Police Department, 34-year-old Ramesh Cherry was arrested Friday, March 13.
Cherry faces several felony charges, including possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, exposing a child to a controlled substance, and felony conspiracy.
He is also charged with misdemeanor counts of simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and child abuse.
Arrest warrants state Cherry allegedly possessed 1.98 grams of cocaine with the intent to sell and maintained a home on 5th Street where crack cocaine was kept and sold.
Investigators say a 7-month-old child inside the residence was exposed to crack cocaine that was reportedly found within five feet of the child’s crib.
During the investigation, officers say they also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia, including two scales, clear plastic baggies, rolling papers, and mylar bags, items commonly associated with drug distribution.
Cherry was booked into the Pitt County Detention Center and is being held under a $40,000 secured bond.
He is scheduled to appear in Pitt County District Court on Monday, March 16.