EDEN, N.C. – A routine traffic stop in Eden, North Carolina, on Friday, March 14, 2025, led to the arrest of a local resident after officers discovered a significant quantity of narcotics, including MDMA and marijuana.
Eden Police Department officers conducted a stop on a 2018 Kia Sorento as part of their regular patrols. During the investigation, officers recovered approximately 30 dosage units of suspected MDMA along with other controlled substances.
As a result of the discovery, 42-year-old William Wayne Martin II, a resident of Eden, was taken into custody. He faces multiple felony charges, including:
Trafficking in MDMA (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
Following his arrest, Martin was transported to the Rockingham County Magistrate’s Office, where he was denied bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information regarding the case to contact Lieutenant David Stepps at (336) 623-9755 (available 24 hours) or (336) 623-9240 ext. 3255 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at (336) 349-9683.
The Eden Police Department remains committed to community safety by enforcing drug laws and working to eliminate illegal substances from the streets. Local residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to authorities.
