— Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Press Release
On Monday, May 17, 2021 at approximately 11 p.m., a driver’s license checkpoint was conducted by The North Carolina State Highway Patrol with the assistance of The Vance County Sheriff’s Office. During that checkpoint, law enforcement was able to intercept what was believed to be a delivery of heroin within the Vance County community.
Law enforcement seized approximately 1,650 bags of heroin and a small amount of marijuana. The heroin seized is believed to have an estimated street value of $8,000 to $10,000.
Deandre Shaquille Hudson, age 27, a resident of Vance County, was arrested and charged with:
- 3 counts of trafficking heroin (possession, manufacture and transport)
- Maintain dwelling/vehicle place for controlled substance
- Possession of marijuana
Hudson was placed in the Vance County Detention Center under a $306,000.00 secured bond with a court date of June 14, 2021.
This investigation is still ongoing.