PITT COUNTY, NC — Kawan D. Britt, 42, of Windsor, was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office on Old River Rd. and Derek St.. The stop was part of the Speed a Little Lose a Lot safety campaign, aimed at reducing traffic violations.
Deputies, supported by the Special Operations and Gang and Gun Units, stopped Britt’s vehicle after observing a misdemeanor offense. During the stop, authorities uncovered a significant amount of illegal substances, leading to Britt’s arrest on the following charges:
Trafficking Opium and Heroin
Felony Possession of Cocaine
Felony Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Britt was presented before a magistrate and was given a $400,000 secured bond. He remains in custody at the Pitt County Detention Center awaiting further legal proceedings.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office to combat drug-related crimes and improve public safety through targeted patrols and operations.
