CLARKTON, NC — A multi-agency law enforcement operation on Farmers Union Road led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of handguns, prescription narcotics, and drug paraphernalia on Monday, Oct. 26.
Detective William D. Holden of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1583 Farmers Union Road around 5:10 PM to conduct a warrant service and narcotics investigation.
During the search of a Chevrolet Malibu at the scene, investigators located and seized two concealed handguns—a Phoenix Arms HP22A .22-caliber pistol and a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380-caliber pistol—along with loaded magazines and ammunition. Deputies also seized 17.5 dosage units of Oxycodone, small amounts of marijuana, and cut straws containing controlled substance residue.
Two suspects were arrested at the scene:
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Karrie Reene Mitchell, 34, of Rico Road, Clarkton, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed gun. Mitchell was held under a $5,000 secured bond before being released later that evening.
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William Alex Lee Warren, 25, of Farmers Union Road, Clarkton, was charged with carrying a concealed gun, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding failure to appear warrants out of Bladen County. Warren was held under a $3,000 total secured bond and released on Oct. 27.
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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