Arrests are on a decline in Robbins. In May, there were 22 arrests, with 12 being drug-related. In June; however, there were 16 arrests, and nine were drug-related. The Robbins Police Department’s efforts to keep drugs out of Robbins are paying off, hitting single-digit drug-related arrests for the first time this year, according to Chief Ben Haddock.
Chief Haddock and officers are seeing that most arrests are not from the Robbins area and many are not even from Moore County.
“It’s been a pretty good slow down, and July isn’t looking bad either,” said Haddock.
Due to sealed cases and privacy laws, the Robbins Police Department does not discuss juvenile cases with Sandhills Sentinel; however, while drug arrests are down, that is one area where they are seeing an increase.
“The calls of service for juvenile calls have increased. I’m not sure if it is because school is out, but we want parents to be mindful of what their kids are doing when they are at work,” said Haddock.
Week 1: June 1-7. Four arrests were made (compared to seven in May).
Robert Warren – Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, DWLR (driving while license revoked), no insurance, failure to heed lights and sirens, fictitious registration plate, displaying revoked tag, expired registration, registration plate attached improperly, and no inspection.
John Sullivan of Candor – Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and DWLR.
J.B. Hinson – Possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
William Ritter of Harrisburg P.A. – After allegedly shoplifting a bag of ice valued at $2.69, Ritter faces charges of misdemeanor larceny and possession of stolen goods.
Week 2: June 8-14. Three arrests (compared to five in May).
Lt. Dunlap spotted Brian Minor dumpster diving at Dollar General and discovered that Minor had previously been banned from the store, according to Haddock. He was charged with second-degree trespassing.
Brian Etheridge – Outstanding warrant, and after making contact, he was charged with possession of methamphetamine 12 grams, possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrant for alleged domestic violence.
Elijah Cole – Warrant for arrest for DWLR.
Week 3: June 15-21. Four arrests were made (compared to six in May).
Efrain Tapia-Leon of Franklin County – Rear lamp violation and Franklin County order for arrest for alleged assault on a female.
Jennifer Lusk – Possession of methamphetamine, possession schedule II (Fentanyl), maintain vehicle/dwelling/place of controlled substance, aid and abet DWLR, possession of drug paraphernalia, and window tent violation.
Thomas Watkins – DWLR, simple possession schedule VI, marijuana paraphernalia, concealed weapon, and open container.
Chelsea Morgan of Mt. Gilead – On June 20, Lt. Dunlap came upon an unconscious driver stopped in the middle of the road on East Salisbury Street. After the search, she was charged with possession of heroin, possession schedule II (fentanyl), maintain a vehicle for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to a half ounce, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, DWI, and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Week 4: June 22 – 28. Five arrests were made (compared to four in May).
Brian Minor – Two officers were investigating a stolen cell phone that pinged at Rockingham Street and Highway 705. Officers stopped Minor, who was walking in that area. He had the phone on him, according to Haddock. The officers arrested him and found suspected narcotics during a search, according to Haddock. The owner of the phone chose not to press charges, but Minor was charged with possession of schedule III (Suboxone), and drug paraphernalia.
Olbin Pena-Reyes of Charlotte – DWI showing positive factors, driving after consuming under the age of 21, and left to center.
Elijah Cole – Chief Haddock passed Cole on East Salisbury Street when he recognized Cole from a few days earlier when officers carried out an order for arrest for DWLR. He was charged with DWLR.
Selena Stancil of Guilford County – Order for arrest, possession schedule VI, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
Samuel Brower – Warrant service, Brower ran from officers, according to Haddock. Officers took out warrants for resisting public officers. He is now wanted and on the run with active warrants.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
~Article by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Curtis Self. Curtis has been writing for Sandhills Sentinel since 2019.
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