Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs

Some of the evidence confiscated during an early morning traffic stop Jan. 17. (CCSO)

Two people were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop turned up methamphetamines Jan. 17.

Jerry Delane McBride, 51, of 1417 Bill Hooks Rd., was held without bond. He was charged with two counts of trafficking in meth; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver Suboxone strips, and drug paraphernalia.

Victoria Elizabeth Dudley, 24, of 7334 Joe Brown Hwy., Chadbourn, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, and held under $2,500 secured bond.

Jerry Delane McBride (CCSO)

The sheriff’s office said in a press release that Deputy B. Soles of the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) and Lt. Britt and Det. M. Corder of the Vice Narcotics division made a traffic stop around 1 a.m. on Franklin near Madison Street in Whiteville.

Victoria Elizabeth Dudley

“Deputy Soles spoke with the driver, Mr. Jerry Delane McBride, who was holding a camouflage bag close to his person and displayed signs of extreme nervousness,” a press release from the sheriff’s office said. He asked McBride to exit his vehicle while the county K9, Cooper, conducted an “air sniff” of the vehicle.

At the same time, Britt was talking with Dudley, who voluntarily handed over a small amount of what appeared to be crystal methamphetamine as she exited the vehicle.

The bag McBride held contained two bags, one holding 40.38 grams of meth, the second 15.69 grams, and five Suboxone strips. Digital scales were also found near the driver’s seat, and McBride had $1,221 in his pocket, the report said.

Dudley was found to have 2.03 grams of meth in a plastic bag and another .2 grams inside a folded $20 bill, according to the report.

Sheriff Bill Rogers said the arrests were an example of the importance of using all the CCSO’s resources in drug investigations.

“This case highlights the critical role our detectives, deputies and K9 units play in keeping dangerous substances off our streets. Their vigilance and dedication continue to protect our community from the harm caused by illegal drugs.”

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