A drug investigation by the Moore County Sheriff’s Department resulted in two individuals being arrested.
“On December 20th, 2023, detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office concluded a drug investigation by executing a search warrant in the 2700 block of Tarry Church Road in Biscoe,” said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a statement issued to Sandhills Sentinel. “During the investigation, detectives located fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, buprenorphine naloxone- (Suboxone), buprenorphine hydrochloride- (Subutex), amphetamine, methylphenidate hydrochloride, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, and firearms.”
Billy Hicks, 39, of Biscoe, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule I controlled substance, felony possession of schedule I controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, trafficking opium or heroin by possession, possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, felony possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule III controlled substance- (Suboxone), possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule III controlled substance- (Subutex), possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, felony possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI controlled substance, felony possession of schedule VI controlled substance, maintain a vehicle, dwelling, or place to keep a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and two counts of possession of firearm by felon. His secured bond was set at $250,000.
Richard Jackson, 35, of Biscoe, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling, or place to keep a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was given a $20,000 secured bond.
Both suspects are due in court on Jan. 18 and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Photo: Billy Hicks (left) and Richard Jackson/Moore County Sheriff’s Department.
