Drug Bust: Oxycodone, Marijuana | Eastern North Carolina Now

On July 11, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Logan Whichard, age 20, of 3028 Whichards Beach Rd. in Chocowinity and Danielle Alex Baker, age 20, of 1977 Hwy 102 in Chocowinity.

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    On July 11, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested William Logan Whichard, age 20, of 3028 Whichards Beach Rd. in Chocowinity and Danielle Alex Baker, age 20, of 1977 Hwy 102 in Chocowinity.

    Their arrests stemmed from Investigators conducting a controlled purchase of Oxycodone (Schedule II Controlled Substance) from the pair earlier this month. Investigators witnessed Baker and Whichard parked in the Lowes parking lot in Washington in the same vehicle used in the controlled purchase. Investigators conducted surveillance of the vehicle and witnessed Whichard and Baker preparing to use a controlled substance. Investigators also observed a small child in the backseat of the vehicle. Investigators conducted an approach on the vehicle and witnessed pills in the laps of both Baker and Whichard. Both were taken into custody and a thorough search of the vehicle was conducted. As a result of the search 66 dosage units of Oxycodone, marijuana and syringes were seized. The syringes were located in the backseat of the vehicle next to the child’s car seat. The Department of Social Services has been notified of the investigation and the child was placed in the custody of a family member.

William Logan Whichard
Danielle Alex Baker


    William Whichard was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Opiates by Possession, Trafficking in Opiates by Transportation, Conspiracy to Traffic in Opiates and Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance. Danielle Baker was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Opiates by Possession, Trafficking in Opiates by Transportation, Conspiracy to Traffic in Opiates, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance and Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance. Baker was also charged with a Probation Violation by the Department of Community of Corrections as she was in violation of her probation status.

    Whichard was confined under a $27,500 secured bond and Baker was confined under a $40,000 secured bond.

    Lt. Joshua Shiflett
      Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
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