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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team, arrested Franklin County residents, Rodney Antwan Allen and Disherea Mattquie Forrest on August 22, 2019. The arrest took place during a search warrant at their residence located at 350 Wilders Lane, Louisburg, NC.
This investigation into illegal drug activity began as a result of citizen complaints alleging Mr. Allen was involved in selling illegal narcotics throughout Franklin County. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit validated Mr. Allen’s illegal activities and began an investigation. As a result of this investigation, the Drug Unit determined Ms. Forrest was also engaged in illegal drug activity. Mr. Allen was ultimately charged with 21 Felony charges and Ms. Forrest was charged with 7 Felony charges.
In addition to the original charges, Narcotics Detectives also seized Cocaine, Marijuana, pills, US Currency, drug scales and other drug paraphernalia during the search.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “We encourage the public to be observant and report drug activity when they observe it occurring in their neighborhood. We continue to use the information our citizens provide to actively pursue those who sell drugs in our communities”.
Rodney Antwan Allen is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $250,000 secured bond.
Disherea Mattquie Forrest is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond.
Rodney Antwan Allen, 31 years old, 350 Wilders Lane Louisburg, NC 27549
Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance (6 Counts)
Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance (4 Counts)
Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling for the purpose of Storing/Selling a Controlled Substance (7 Counts)
Trafficking Opiates (3 Counts)
Conspire to Sell Cocaine
Disherea Mattquie Forrest, 29 years old, 350 Wilders Lane Louisburg, NC 27549
Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance
Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance
Trafficking Opiates (4 Counts)
Conspire to Sell Cocaine
If you have information regarding this case or you would like to report drug activity in your area, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186, a criminal defense lawyer has already been assigned to the case.