BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced arrests following a multi-agency operation targeting narcotics sales in Bladenboro, Elizabethtown, and Clarkton.
Dubbed “Operation Thanksgiving Sweep,” the crackdown on Nov. 18 led to the arrest of 15 of 26 suspects. More than 80 criminal charges, including drug and firearms offenses, were obtained through warrants.
The arrested individuals include:
Thomas Ray Hammonds, 58, Chadbourn: PWIMSD Schedule II, Felony Possession Schedule II
Gary Carter, 65, Elizabethtown: Felony Possession Schedule II, PWIMSD Schedule II, Sale near school
James Dewey Ezzel, 50, Clarkton: Conspire Sell Meth, Felony Possession, Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling, DWLR, Drug paraphernalia
Dwayne Campbell Jr., 34, Clarkton: Felony Possession, Drug paraphernalia, served with two arrest orders
Rubin Lee Harrelson Jr., 50, Clarkton (on parole): Conspire Sell Meth, Parole violation
Damon James Mullins, 50, East Arcadia: Three counts PWIMSD Schedule II
Jashaune Matthew George, 30, Clarkton: PWIMSD, Felon with firearm, Maintain dwelling for drugs
Dustin Wade Norris, 35, Elizabethtown: Felony probation violations
Brittany Kaye Clewis, 36, Clarkton: Felony Possession Schedule II
Monica Reaves Britt, 39, Bladenboro: PWIMSD Schedule II
Briana Yolanda Rogers, 39, Elizabethtown: Three counts Felony Possession Schedule II
Rachel Nicole Norris, 31, Clarkton: Felony probation violation
Franklin Quentil Pharr, 41, Elizabethtown: Drug, firearm, and sexual offense charges
Latoyia Richelle Mclaurin, 38, Elizabethtown: Felony Child Abuse-Sexual Act
Vickie Evalina Godwin, 40, Tar Heel: Felony Possession Schedule II, Manufacture, Maintain Dwelling
Seized narcotics and firearms included:
1 rifle and 1 stolen pistol
22.1 grams methamphetamine
8.5 grams marijuana
4 grams crack cocaine
14 MDMA units
13 Suboxone units
BCSO said the arrests followed months of citizen complaints. Probation and Parole, along with the U.S. Marshal Service, assisted with the operation. Officials noted that efforts to apprehend remaining suspects are ongoing.
