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Aurora man Tyran Dixon sentenced in fentanyl overdose death case
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An Aurora man has been sentenced to prison following a fatal fentanyl overdose and narcotics investigation, according to the Beaufort County District Attorney’s Office.
Tyran Dixon pleaded guilty on Aug. 12 to death by distribution, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also admitted to violating probation, according to the Beaufort County DA’s office.
The case stems from the December 2023 death of 24-year-old Jaquan Cannon. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office found Cannon unresponsive inside a vehicle on Peedtown Road in Aurora. The Beaufort County DA’s office said a toxicology report determined he died from acute fentanyl toxicity.
Investigators determined Cannon arranged to purchase fentanyl from Dixon the night before his death, according to the district attorney’s office. In May 2024, a search of Dixon’s Aurora residence uncovered trafficking amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Superior Court Judge Seth Edwards sentenced Dixon to 110 to 144 months for death by distribution, 90 to 120 months for fentanyl trafficking and 70 to 93 months for methamphetamine trafficking. Those sentences will run concurrently.
The Beaufort County DA’s office said that Dixon has to serve at least 110 months, or 9 years and 2 months, before becoming eligible for release. That sentence will begin after Dixon serves an additional 10 to 21 months for his probation violation.
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Man arrested for death by distribution in Nash County
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.
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.”
Man gets $1M bond after Nash County teenager dies from overdose
NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Nash County deputies have arrested a man after a teenager was found dead from an overdose.
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.
Nash County man charged with 17-year-old’s death after selling fentanyl, warrants say
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.
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.
Craven County deputies charge Havelock man in New Bern woman’s overdose death
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A Havelock man has been charged with felony death by distribution following an investigation into the fatal drug overdose of a New Bern woman, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said its Criminal Investigation Bureau charged Thomas John Fogle Jr., 38, of Derrick Circle, on July 30. Deputies said the charge is related to the overdose death of 32-year-old Amber Ryan of New Bern.
According to the sheriff’s office, investigators determined Fogle sold illegal narcotics to Ryan. Deputies said Ryan’s autopsy report confirmed her cause of death was a drug overdose.
The sheriff’s office said Fogle was already in custody when he was charged with felony death by distribution.
At the time, Fogle was in custody on several other charges, including:
- Trafficking methamphetamine, two felony counts
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, two felony counts
- Selling a Schedule II controlled substance
- Delivering a Schedule II controlled substance
- Possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana
- Possession of a Schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Altering or removing a gun serial number
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Fogle is being held at the Craven County Confinement Facility under no bond.
Havelock Resident Facing Felony Death by Distribution Charges Following Craven County Investigation
Two charged after law enforcement finds fentanyl in search of vehicle
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WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Two people were charged after a traffic stop near the intersection of Technology Blvd. and U.S. Highway 64 Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Law enforcement officers said they smelled an odor of marijuana and saw evidence in plain view of controlled substances.
Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded and searched the vehicle. The search found 37 grams of fentanyl, digital scales and about $700.
Donta Antwan Valentine, 41, of Windsor, was charged with:
- Trafficking opium by transportation
- Trafficking opium by possession
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance
- Substances within 1,000 feet of a school
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Valentine was jailed without bond for 48 hours.
Tineshia Latrice Brown, 34, of Lewiston-Woodville, was charged with:
- Trafficking opium by transportation
- Trafficking opium by possession
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Brown was also jailed without bond for 48 hours.