CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. – A major Carteret County drug bust resulted in the arrest of two Morehead City residents, following the execution of a search warrant on Morris Road, just outside city limits.
News 12 was granted access to ride along with Sheriff ASA Buck, providing an inside look at how county narcotics operations are conducted.
Sheriff Buck confirmed that methamphetamine and cocaine were found at the residence. Arrested at the scene were Jonathan Tedder, 51, and Jenny Baker, 56. Both face multiple felony charges related to the sale, delivery, and possession of controlled substances.
“We’ve had over 100 active drug dealers in Carteret County over the past year,” said Buck. “This is a top priority for our department, and these arrests are part of our continued push to disrupt local drug trafficking.”
Charges:
Jenny Baker – Morehead City
Charges Include:
PWIMSD (Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver) Schedule II Cocaine
2 counts: Felony Sell Methamphetamine
2 counts: Felony Deliver Methamphetamine
3 counts: PWIMSD Schedule II Methamphetamine
PWIMSD Schedule I Psilocybin Mushrooms
Maintaining a vehicle/place/dwelling for controlled substances
Felony Conspiracy to Deliver Cocaine
Bond: $90,000 secured
Court Date: April 17 at Carteret County Courthouse
Key Offense Details:
5.9g Meth (4/16/25)
3.3g Cocaine (4/16/25)
15.6g unspecified controlled substance (4/16/25)
2.2g Meth (3/19/25)
2.2g Meth (3/3/25)
Jonathan Tedder – Morehead City
Charges Include:
5 counts: Felony PWIMSD Schedule II Cocaine
4 counts: Felony Sell Cocaine
4 counts: Felony Deliver Cocaine
Felony Conspiracy to Deliver Cocaine
PWIMSD Methamphetamine
PWIMSD Marijuana
Maintaining a vehicle/place/dwelling for controlled substances
Bond: $140,000 secured
Court Date: April 17 at Carteret County Courthouse
Key Offense Details:
2.1g Cocaine (2/17/25)
3.8g Cocaine (2/19/25)
4.2g Cocaine (3/3/25)
4.2g Cocaine (4/16/25)
13g Cocaine (4/16/25)
16g Meth (4/16/25)
70g Marijuana (4/16/25)
This bust highlights the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing efforts to combat drug distribution networks operating in and around Morehead City. Authorities say the investigation remains active and more arrests are possible.
