West End traffic stop leads to drug arrest

After being arrested by detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, a man from Robbins faces several drug charges.

“On August 29, 2023, Detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Carthage Road in West End,” said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a news advisory. “During the traffic stop, detectives conducted a search of the vehicle. As a result of the search, detectives located methamphetamine, marijuana, items of drug paraphernalia, and items of marijuana paraphernalia.”

Jesse Riggans, 40, was placed at the Moore County Detention Center under a $2,500 secured bond on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

The suspect is due in court on Sept. 27 and is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

Photo of Jesse Riggans via Moore County Sheriff’s Office.