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Vance County Sheriff's Office

One Arrested On Drug Charges By Vance Sheriff’s Narcotics Division

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A man was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop in the Townsville community, according to Vance Sheriff Curtis R. Brame.

In a press statement to WIZS News, Brame said

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a motor vehicle stop for traffic violations and detected the odor of marijuana.

Further investigation led to the seizure of a small amount of marijuana and crack cocaine.

Frederick Harris, 54, was arrested on one count of

felony possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, (Crack Cocaine) and one count of simple possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substances, (Marijuana).

An unsecured bond of $10,000 was set and Harris was scheduled to appear in court today (Monday, Mar. 21).

Sheriff: Toddler Dies In Weekend Accident

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A toddler has died after being hit by a moving vehicle, according to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release that the accident occurred on Saturday, Mar. 19. Deputies responded to a call at 6:04 p.m. to 1320 Railroad St.

An 18-month-old was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center by Vance County EMS, and died as a result of injuries received in the accident.

Brame said the North Carolina Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation because a motor vehicle was involved in the child’s death.

No further details are available at this time.

 

 

Vance County Sheriff's Office

15-Year-Old Surrenders To Sheriff’s Office In Oct. 19 Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old

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A 15-year-old turned himself in Wednesday to the Vance Sheriff’s Office following the fatal shooting of a teenager last month.

Sheriff Curtis Brame told WIZS News via email today (Friday) that the juvenile who surrendered himself to authorities has been charged with first-degree murder. The shooting happened on Oct. 19 on Foxfire Drive.

The victim, 14-year-old Rosendo Montiel, died at Duke University Hospital from a gunshot wound on Oct. 21.

The suspect surrendered shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 3, Brame said.

An earlier press release from the sheriff indicated that the shooting had occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 19 shortly before 12:30 p.m. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 318 Foxfire Drive in reference to a gunshot victim, the press release stated.

 

At the scene, it was discovered that a 14-year-old had suffered a gunshot wound “causing life threatening injuries and was transported to Duke University Hospital.”

 

Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators were able to identify a suspect and obtain a secure custody order for the 15-year-old suspect. The original charge of attempted first-degree murder was changed to first-degree murder on Oct. 21.

Brame said the investigation is ongoing.