The Tri-County Task Force conducted saturation patrols in Bladen County and Columbus County on Friday, January 29, 2021. The patrols targeted community complaint areas for narcotics, traffic violations, and areas of recent thefts.
The saturation patrol total findings were: 7 arrests, 27 traffic, and misdemeanor narcotics citations, 32 verbal warnings, 21 warrants served. Drugs seized were methamphetamine and cocaine along with 2 firearms. The Tri-County Task Force consists of Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson County Sheriff’s Offices and was formed by Sheriff Jim McVicker, Sheriff Jody Greene, and Sheriff Burnis Wilkins.
Arrested were the following people:
o Brandon Brisson, W/M/26 of Dublin.- Felony possession of methamphetamine, simple possession of Sch II CS, DWLR, and Resist, Delay, Obstruct an officer, and other outstanding warrants. Bond $351,000.00.
o Jordan Hester, W/M/31, Highway 41, Lumberton. Felony Possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, DWLR. Other outstanding warrants. Bond $55,000.00
o Kristina McGrath, W/F/36, of Leland. Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, drug paraphernalia. Bond $5,000.00
o Jamie Marlow, W/F/45, of Southport. – Probation violation and Failure to Appear. Bond $11,000.00.
o Henry Norton, B/M/47 of Clarkton. DWLR, Failure to Appear. Bond $1,000.00
o Maci Carter– Carrying a concealed weapon, Poss. Sch III CS, Outstanding warrant. (Columbus County charges)
o Jamie Pridgen– Probation violation. (Columbus County charges)
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