Lonnie Curtis Bass Sr.
Justin Matthew Bedsaul
Judy Justina Collins
Nancy Kathleen Hall
Tracy Hall Holston
Catherine Leigh Luffman
Daniel Aaron Luffman
Davie Edwin Mills
Dewey Thomas Throckmorton
The Stokes County Sheriff’s Office took nine people into custody on drug charges over Thanksgiving week through “Operation Harvest Moon.”
The Sheriff’s Office conducted the arrests at different times of the day Monday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Nov. 21 instead of using the more common early morning roundup technique.
“We never want to become repetitive or predictable,” said Chief Deputy Craig Carico.
He explained that the multi-day roundup approach is actually more conducive to planning the operation. The Sheriff’s Office can set the arrests within its own time frame and do it more strategically.
“There’s not as much pressure,” Carico added.
In some cases, the Sheriff’s Office called the suspects, told them they had a warrant for their arrest and offered them the opportunity to turn themselves in. Carico noted that most who are called actually comply. Those who do not are apprehended by sheriff’s deputies.
The culmination of Operation Harvest Moon was based on several months of investigative work, including surveillance and undercover work. Agencies assisting the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office were N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement, Stokes County Probation Office, Walnut Cove Police Department and Mayodan Police Department.
No particular area was targeted in Operation Harvest Moon. Suspected offenders were reaped from several areas of Stokes County.
Although the charges were primarily narcotics-based, non-tax paid liquor was also found during one of the drug searches.
“When you find illegal drugs, a lot of times you’ll have illegal alcohol down the line, too,” explained Carico. “We also have a pill issue now that wasn’t an issue back a few years ago.”
The following individuals were arrested on felony drug charges:
• Lonnie Curtis Bass Sr., 57, of 1040 Goolsby’s Mobile Home Park, Belews Creek, charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), maintaining a drug vehicle, maintaining a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia (smoking pipe and scales). Bond is $10,000 unsecured.
• Justin Matthew Bedsaul, 29, 116 Lot 16 Delray Drive, King, charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), possession of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine), maintaining a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is $1,000 secured.
• Judy Justina Collins, 22, 116 Lot 16 Delray Drive, King, charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), possession of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine), maintaining a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia (pipes and baggies). Bond is $1,000 secured.
• Nancy Kathleen Hall, 42, 7297 NC 8 Hwy. South, Germanton, charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia (rolling papers), and maintaining a drug dwelling. Bond is $3,000 unsecured.
• Tracy Hall Holston, 50, 1459 Pell Road, Westfield, charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule IV controlled substance (Xanax); selling or delivering a schedule IV controlled substance, and maintaining place for controlled substance. Bond is $5,000 secured.
• Catherine Leigh Luffman, 30, 126 Redwood Bend, King, charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule IV controlled substance (Xanax), maintaining a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia (needles and spoons). Bond is $10,000 unsecured.
• Daniel Aaron Luffman, 31, 126 Redwood Bend, King, charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule IV controlled substance (Xanax), maintaining a drug dwelling, possession of drug paraphernalia (needles and spoon). Bond is $1,000 secured.
• Davie Edwin Mills, 53, 7297 NC 8 Hwy. South, Germanton, charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia (pipes and scales), and maintaining a drug dwelling. Bond is $3,000 unsecured.
• Dewey Thomas Throckmorton, 53, 1060 Community Road, Pine Hall, charged with possession with intent to sell, deliver or manufacture a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana); possession of drug paraphernalia (pipes and scales); maintaining a drug dwelling; and possession of non-tax paid liquor. Bond is $5,000 unsecured.
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