WILMINGTON, N.C. — A months-long narcotics investigation led to the arrest of Guy Braxton Williams in Wilmington on August 19, with authorities seizing a large cache of drugs, weapons, and other illegal items from his home.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) reported that its Vice & Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence on McClammy Street, where they found:
Over 2,100 pressed fentanyl pills
394 MDMA pills
167 grams (approximately 6 ounces) of cocaine
Marijuana
Four handguns
Two rifles
One stolen dirt bike
Williams now faces multiple felony charges, including:
Two counts of Trafficking Opium/Heroin
Two counts of Trafficking MDMA
Two counts of Trafficking Cocaine
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Additional narcotics-related charges
He is currently being held in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $1.5 million bond.
Sheriff Ed McMahon praised the work of his team, stating:
“The dedication of our investigators and deputies makes New Hanover County safer for all residents.”
This arrest marks another significant step in NHCSO’s ongoing effort to combat drug distribution and violent crime in the region.
