Heroin/Methadone Bust in Edward, NC | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    On 4-25-2019, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Brad Jones, 36 years of age of 444 Minor Run Road in Edwards and Alexander O'berry, 26 years of age, of 444 Minor Run Road in Edward. Jones was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Heroin, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Methadone Hydrochloride a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving while License Revoked. O'berry was charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

    Their arrest stemmed from Investigators receiving information that Jones was involved in the use and distribution of heroin. Investigators established surveillance on Jones. Investigators conducted a traffic stop on Jones for Driving while License Revoked. O'berry was a passenger in the vehicle. K-9 Bodi alerted on the vehicle that Jones was driving. Investigators conducted a search of the vehicle and found Heroin and Methadone Hydrochloride pills.

    Jones was confined in the Beaufort County Detention under a $50,000.00 secured bond. O'berry was confined in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $10,000.00 secured bond.

• Lieutenant Russell Davenport
• Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit
• 210 N. Market Street
• Washington NC 27889
• Cell: 252-943-7409
• Office: 252-940-5708