EDEN, NC – (BTW21) On March 27, 2025, the Eden Police Department made a major drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop on a 2001 Dodge Neon. The stop led to the discovery of a large amount of narcotics, resulting in the arrest of 32-year-old Samuel Southern from Stokes County.
Southern now faces multiple serious charges, including:
Manufacturing, Selling, and Distributing a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Feet of a Park (Felony)
Possession of Cocaine (Felony)
Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute (PWISD) Cocaine (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute (PWISD) Schedule III Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute (PWISD) Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Felony) x2
Maintaining a Dwelling for the Purpose of Selling a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of Schedule III Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)
Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor) x2
Following the arrest, Samuel Southern was transported to the Rockingham County Magistrate’s Office, where a secure bond of $300,000 was set. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
The Eden Police Department continues to investigate the case, and local authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
For more information, Lieutenant David Stepps is available at 336-623-9755 (24-hour) or 336-623-9240 ext. 3255 during regular hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts of Eden law enforcement to combat the illegal drug trade and ensure the safety of residents in the community.
