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Franklin County Sheriff

Franklin County Detention Officer and Inmates Charged; Drugs and Contraband

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— 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.

Franklin County Sheriff

Johnston Co. Resident Arrested in Franklin County – Suspect in Shooting

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— press release from the Office of Franklin County Sheriff Kent D. Winstead

(Franklin County Sheriff Office Photo)

On March 19, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Gregory Oldham, a Johnston County resident. Dustin Gregory Oldham was charged with one (1) count of Discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Vehicle Inflicting Serious Injury and two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury.

These incidents are alleged to have occurred during the night of March 18, 2018 on Pearces Road in Franklin County, NC.

Dustin Gregory Oldham is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $250,000 secured bond.

Dustin Gregory Oldham
2038 Brogden Road Apt. B
Smithfield, NC

This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Garrett Stanly at 919-340-4310.

Franklin County Sheriff

Franklin County Sheriff Makes Meth Lab Arrest 3-10-18

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PRESS RELEASE

On March 10, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, partnering with the NC Department of Public Safety  division of Probation and the State Bureau of Investigation, arrested Christopher Dufrasne, a Franklin County resident on multiple drug charges. Christopher Dufrasne was charged with the following: one (1) count of Possession of Methamphetamines, one (1) count of Manufacture Methamphetamines, one (1) count of Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling for the Purpose of Manufacturing Methamphetamines and six (6) Counts of Possessing Methamphetamine Precursors for the purpose of Manufacturing. These charges came as a result of a search warrant that was executed at Dufrasne’s residence located at 105 Timberline Drive, Franklinton, NC.

During the search, Detectives discovered evidence of a Meth Lab and precursors associated with the manufacture of Methamphetamines. The State Bureau of Investigation Clandestine lab Team was called to the scene to dispose of the hazardous materials.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “This is another example of the continued emphasis that the Sheriff’s Office is putting on eliminating illegal drug activity in our county. We appreciate the continued partnerships with outside agencies and will
continue to utilize these relationships to make our county safer.”

Christopher Dufrasne is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond.

The investigation is on-going. For more information, contact Sgt. Ken Pike at 919-496-2511.

— submitted by Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff

Franklin County Sheriff

Milton Ray Reid Arrested by Franklin County Sheriff; Over $2 Million Bond

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— press release from Franklin County Sheriff Kent Winstead

On March 6, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriffs Office Drug Unit and Community Action Team arrested Milton Ray Reid, a Franklin County resident on 29 Felony Drug charges. Milton Ray Reid was charged with the following: one (1) count of Trafficking in Cocaine by Delivery, one (1) count of Trafficking in Cocaine by Transportation, one (1) count of Trafficking in Cocaine by Sale, one (1) count of Trafficking in Cocaine by Possession, five (5) counts of PWIMSD Marijuana, nine (9) counts of Maintain Vehicle/Residence to Keep Sell Drugs, five (5) counts of Possess/Sell Drugs within 1000′ of Elementary School, six (6) counts of Sell and Deliver Marijuana, one (1) count of Possession of NTPL and one (1) count of Possess for Sale W/0 Permits.

This three month investigation began as a result of Detectives receiving information alleging Reid was involved in illegal drug activity in Franklin County. The Franklin County Sheriffs Office Drug Unit and Agents with the NC Alcohol law Enforcement Branch of the State Bureau of Investigation began investigating the complaint and validated that Reid was involved in illegal drug activity. During the investigation, officers purchased 29 grams of Cocaine and 526 grams of Marijuana. The possession and/or sale of these controlled substances occurred within 1000 feet of Cedar Creek Middle School.

In addition to the arrest of Reid, a search warrant was executed at his residence located at 40 Holding Young Road in Youngsville. The search and arrest yielded an additional 563 grams of Marijuana, prescription pills packaged for sale and $5,945.00 in cash. The street value of all controlled substances seized was $24,607.

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “This is a continued effort and an emphasis of the Sheriffs Office to address and eliminate illegal drug activity in Franklin County. The Sheriffs Office is and will remain committed to making our communities safer by finding and arresting individuals who choose to sell drugs in our county.”

Milton Ray Reid is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a 2,020,000.00 secured bond.

Franklin County Sheriff

Christopher Leon Minor is Wanted

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Press Release from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Christopher Leon Minor is wanted.  He has an active warrant for armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred 01/11/2018 at the Dollar General, 5174 US 401 South, Louisburg.

Mr. Minor has active warrants for his arrest.  Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Woody, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.  919-340-4369.

Franklin County Sheriff

Search Results in Drug-Related Arrest and Charges

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Press Release

On November 14, 2017, the Franklin County Sheriffs Office Patrol and Drug Unit along with Youngsville Police Department conducted a joint investigation which resulted in the arrest of Rodney David Milton Dalton, Sr., a Franklin County resident. The arrest was pursuant to a search warrant which was conducted at Dalton’s residence, located at 2133 Cedar Creek Rd, Youngsville, NC.

This joint investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking resulted in six felony charges: Two (2) Counts of Trafficking Marijuana, one (1) Count of Maintaining a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling, Delivering, Using and Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, one (1) Count of Manufacturing Marijuana, one (1) Count of Manufacturing/Selling/Delivering/Possessing
Marijuana within 1000 ft. of a school and One (1) Count of Possession of a firearm by a felon.

Seized during the search were 114 Marijuana plants with a street value of $232,448.00, an additional 1.5 pounds of Marijuana found in containers with a street value of $9,081.00, three (3) firearms, and a large amount of equipment used in the manufacture of controlled substance.

Rodney David Milton Dalton Sr. is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $ 90,000 secured bond.

Rodney David Milton Dalton Sr.