NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A man has been arrested on a charge of death by distribution following the June 15, 2026, cardiac arrest death of a 17-year-old male in Nashville.
Dillon Davis
According to a press release, on June 15, 2026, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Nashville area in reference to a cardiac arrest involving a 17-year-old male, who was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities said the investigation ultimately led to the arrest of Dillion Blake Davis on a charge of Death by Distribution.
On August 11, 2026, authorities executed a search warrant at 5603 Sandy Road, where they discovered additional illegal narcotics.
Authorities also said Davis received a $250,000 secured bond and his first court appearance was set for August 13th, 2026. During his First appearance Davis Bond was increased to $1,000,000 secured.
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office maintains an active investigation into the incident.
Sheriff Stone stated, “We will continue to fight the poison that is filtering into our county. We will also continue our fight against guns, gangs, and drugs to protect the citizens of Nash County and keep our communities safe. Those who choose to distribute these deadly substances will be held accountable for their actions.”
NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Nash County deputies have arrested a man after a teenager was found dead from an overdose.
Dillon Davis
On June 15, deputies said they were called to a report of cardiac arrest near Nashville, where a 17-year-old boy was found dead.Deputies searched a home on Sandy Road on Tuesday, where they seized illegal drugs.Dillion Davis was charged with death by distribution. He was given a $1,000,000 secured bond.
A Nash County man is charged with death by distribution, after allegedly selling him fentanyl. A 17-year-old died from the drug. His bond was increased from $250,000 to $1 million during his first court appearance Thursday.
Dillon Davis
A Nash County man has been charged with the death of a 17-year-old after he sold him drugs.
Deputies with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office said the teenager died after taking fentanyl and going into cardiac arrest on June 15.
The sheriff’s office began investigating the teen’s death, which led to the arrest of Dillon Davis of Nashville. Davis is charged with felony death by distribution.
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said investigators will continue working to stop the distribution of drugs in the county.
“We will continue to fight the poison that is filtering into our county,” Stone said in a release. “Those who choose to distribute these deadly substances will be held accountable for their actions.”
The sheriff’s office said the case remains active and additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.
Davis was initially given a $250,000 secured bond. During his first court appearance Thursday, his bond was increased to $1 million.
The district said the investment, which is around $21,435.60, was made possible through the support of the county, the Nash County Board of Commissioners, the Nash County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council and the C.A.R.E. Coalition.
“Equipping all 115 Nash County Public School buses with life-saving naloxone and ONEbox overdose response kits demonstrates proactive leadership and a deep investment in protecting children and families across our county,” the district’s transportation leaders said. “This initiative is not just about preparation; it is about prevention, awareness, and ensuring that life-saving tools are accessible when seconds matter most.”
Naloxone is now widely carried by first responders and police. Distribution efforts have also helped make the medication available to community partners. Interim Nash Couty Health Director Liz Lord, who wasn’t invovled in the school bus rollout, said it’s important to make sure the kits are in place as soon as possible.
“Hopefully, they’ll never crack one open on a bus, but if they do need one, it’s there,” Lord said.
Michael Baier, the school district’s director of transportation, said the investment helps him make sure that every child gets to and from school safely.
“We are extremely thankful for Nash County’s support in making this possible,” Baier said. “By equipping all 115 buses with Naloxone and ONEbox kits, we are strengthening our emergency preparedness and reinforcing our commitment to protecting the students entrusted to our care.”
Nash County Public Schools took time to train bus drivers around the district to make sure they know how to use the kits. In 2025, the county provided training to 132 bus drivers and monitors in the district on recognizing the warning signs of an overdose and how to properly administer Naloxone.
Ayone Cooper, a parent with three kids in the school district, said she’s split on the decision. While she sees the benefits of having naloxone on hand, she worries the overdose reversal drug could encourage risky behavior in some children.
“It’s just like you look at it as a child that has an allergy, you know, you want an EpiPen, you want to have access to that EpiPen, and you want to save that child’s life,” Cooper said. “If this were to happen on a school bus, what would we do? We want to save that child’s life.”
