CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — Three people were arrested in Charlotte following a major drug and theft investigation that led to the seizure of more than 200 stolen power tools and large quantities of narcotics.
The arrests occurred on Saturday, April 5, after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers received a Crime Stoppers tip and pulled over a monitored vehicle. During the traffic stop, officers discovered a “large amount” of marijuana and fentanyl inside the car.
The investigation expanded quickly. With new evidence, police obtained a search warrant for a related property. A subsequent search revealed an extensive stash of illegal drugs and stolen goods, including:
Over 200 stolen power tools
Approximately 232 grams of pure fentanyl
2.66 pounds of marijuana
105 grams of methamphetamine
1.35 pounds of cocaine
32 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy)
325 oxycodone pills
One firearm
Police arrested three individuals in connection with the case:
Jamal Royster
Trafficking cocaine
Trafficking opium or heroin
Possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana
Ricco Brown
Two counts of trafficking opium or heroin
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver MDMA and marijuana
Possession of cocaine
Corinne Cherry
Trafficking cocaine
Trafficking methamphetamine
Possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana
Authorities are continuing the investigation and say additional charges may be possible. The operation underscores the growing connection between stolen goods and illegal drug distribution in the region.
