— press release from Franklin County Sheriff Kent D. Winstead
Drug Arrest
On March 8, 2021, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Chase Garnett Strickland for providing contraband to an inmate. In addition to the arrest of Mr. Strickland, inmates Deaven St Charles Holmes, Joseph Butler Bradley Jr., and Jason Todd Wrenn were also charged with felony drug
charges.
These charges originated after the Sheriff’s Office received information that inmates were getting access to marijuana, marijuana edibles, cigarettes, and other contraband inside jail facilities. The Special Operations Group began an investigation and, through various investigative techniques, was able to validate the information. As a result of this investigation, detectives determined Mr. Strickland was a supplier of these illegal and prohibited items to inmates.
The investigation also exposed an elaborate pyramid-type scheme involving multiple inmates that gained access to these prohibited items and distributed them to other inmates once the contraband entered the facilities. Multiple outside sources were established to handle the finances of each transaction to ensure payment before delivery of the illegal substances and/or
prohibited items.
In addition to the arrest warrant, a search warrant was executed at Strickland’s residence at 694 Hill Road Franklinton, NC. Detectives discovered marijuana during the search. Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Once we received information alleging illegal activity, our Special Operations Group made this investigation a priority and then reacted quickly to identify the
source and others that were involved in distributing contraband to inmates. There is zero tolerance for this type of activity inside or outside of our facility. This investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are expected.”
Charges Include:
Chase Garnett Strickland
28 years old
694 Hill Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
Chase Garnett Strickland was charged with one (1) count of Provide Contraband to an Inmate.
Chase Garnett Strickland was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $25,000
secured bond for the above charge.
Deaven St Charles Holmes
29 years old
15 Casino Lane
Franklinton, NC 27525
Deaven St Charles Holmes was charged with one (1) count of Provide Contraband to an Inmate and one (1) count of Possession of Controlled Substance/Jail Premises.
Deaven St Charles Holmes is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond for the above charges.
Joseph Butler Bradley Jr.
34 years old
3862 Emmaus Church Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
Joseph Butler Bradley Jr. was charged with one (1) count of Conspire to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.
Joseph Butler Bradley Jr. is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond for the above charge.
Jason Todd Wrenn
37 years old
3420 Hwy 39 S.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Jason Todd Wrenn was charged with one (1) count of Conspire to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.
Jason Todd Wrenn is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond for the above charge.
For more information concerning this investigation or to report drug activity in your neighborhood, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.