Bolivia, NC — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says its Vice/Narcotics Unit and Special Operations Unit have been busy in recent weeks working a series of investigations aimed at slowing the spread of illegal drugs in local neighborhoods. Deputies report that these cases involved surveillance, search warrants, and coordinated enforcement efforts across several parts of the county.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the goal of these operations is to reduce the availability of dangerous narcotics such as fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills – substances that continue to drive overdoses and related crime throughout the region.
The following individuals were arrested as part of these recent investigations:
Marquez Deandre Austin, 31, of Columbia, SC • Trafficking in Amphetamine (2 counts) • Conspiracy to Traffic Amphetamine • PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance (2 counts) • PWIMSD Schedule IV Controlled Substance • Trafficking Opium or Heroin (2 counts) • Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Schedule IV Controlled Substance
William Dwight Johnson, 56, of Supply • Trafficking in Methamphetamine • PWIMSD Methamphetamine • Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances • PWIMSD Marijuana • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Aishah Philandrea Lloyd, 28, of Leland • Trafficking Opium or Heroin • Trafficking in Fentanyl • PWIMSD Fentanyl • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Aaron Jerod Bell, 31 • Trafficking Opium or Heroin • Trafficking Fentanyl • PWIMSD Fentanyl • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Paul Christopher Lore, 55, of Leland • PWIMSD Cocaine • Manufacture Schedule II Controlled Substance • Possession of Methamphetamine • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances (2 counts) • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Lennard Waddell Jr., 42, of Leland • PWIMSD Schedule IV Controlled Substance • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances • Possession of a Stolen Firearm • Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Anthony Lloyd Johnson Jr., 34, of Supply • PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Possession of Marijuana Up to ½ Ounce
Judith Lynn Simmons, 54, of Millers Creek • PWIMSD Methamphetamine • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Stephan Lanier Jackson, 34, of Supply • PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Possession of Marijuana Up to ½ Ounce
Christopher Devon Brown, 35, of Riegelwood • PWISD Counterfeit Controlled Substance • Resisting a Public Officer
The Sheriff’s Office says these arrests reflect the continued work of deputies and investigators who focus on drug‑related crime and the violence, theft, and property damage that often accompany it. Officials encourage residents to report suspicious activity, noting that community tips frequently help investigators identify problem locations and repeat offenders.
All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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