Operation ‘Tip Line’ Nets 10 Arrests on Felony Drug-Related Charges

-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On July 27, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team concluded Operation “Tip Line” with the arrests of 10 individuals on 62 felony drug-related charges. This operation and arrests were the direct result of information provided by the citizens of Franklin County. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the SBI (ALE), Louisburg Police Department and Henderson Police Department assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit during this operation.

Operation “Tip Line” began as a result of numerous complaints received by the Sheriff’s Office on individuals who were allegedly involved in the sale of controlled substances throughout the county. Over the past few months, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit substantiated the information and made purchases of controlled substances from these individuals. During Operation “Tip Line” Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, Marijuana and Prescription Pills were purchased and seized.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Operation Tip Line” is a great example of how information is received from the public, analyzed and then used in intelligence-driven investigations. These arrests complement our drug enforcement strategy of addressing both short-term and long-term investigations that meet the needs of particular communities within our county. Citizen-provided information continues to be instrumental to our overall drug enforcement strategy in Franklin County.”

The following individuals were arrested during Operation Tip Line:

Kamia Oshea Jones 6625 Dealous Drive Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 7/14/1997

Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts).

Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

Travis Wesley Jones 55 Scarboro Drive Bunn, NC 27508 DOB: 12/8/1979

Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (2 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (2 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (2 counts).

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

Jerrick Lemont Ellis. 86 Buddys Way Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 07/18/1979

Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts), Possession of Cocaine.

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

David Sidney Smith 130 Smooth Rider Road Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 09/01/1994

Charged with the following: Sell Heroin (1 count), Possess with the intent to Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Maintain a Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Heroin (1 count).

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

Anthony Callie Proctor 140 Cattle Drive Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 01/13/1979

Charged with the following: Sell Marijuana (3 counts), Possess with the intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana (3 counts).

Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under $35,000 secured bond.

Thomas Joseph Wilkins 142 Bridle Trail Youngsville, NC 27596 DOB: 07/14/1996

Charged with the following: Sell Marijuana (2 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (2 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana (1 count).

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond.

Shawn Andre Alston 195 Baileys Creek Kittrell, NC 27544 DOB: 02/02/1973

Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts), Possess Heroin (1 count), Possess Cocaine (1 count), Resist, Delay and Obstruct, Simple Possession of Marijuana.

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $155,000 secured bond.

Julia Jones Tharrington 137 Rice Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 DOB: 05/14/1960

Charged with the following: Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Heroin (1 count).

Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

Timothy Mark Shearin 394 Moulton Road Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 05/26/1970

Charged with the following: Trafficking, Opium or Heroin (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substance (1 count).

Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $20,000 secured bond.

Donathan Domica Perry 161 Happy Valley Trail Franklinton, NC 27525 DOB: 10/27/1976

Charged with the following: Trafficking, Opium or Heroin (4 counts), Maintain a Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substance (1 count).

Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.

For more information regarding this operation or to provide information to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at 919-496-2186.