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09/15/2026

“What’s on Deck”

09/15/2026

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September 14, 2026
Search Warrant Executed in Stem Area Results in Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy Charges

On September 4, 2026, members of the Granville County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division and Community Engagement Unit executed a search warrant in the Stem community.

The warrant was executed without incident as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Pursuant to the ex*****on of the search warrant, investigators seized both illicit narcotics and fi****ms.

An arrest warrant was sought following the search of the target residence. Ronda Arnold was arrested for the following charges:

• Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• Trafficking in Amphetamine
• Trafficking in Opioids
• Possession with intent to Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
• Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule IV Controlled Substance
• Conspire to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Conspire to Sell or Deliver a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (2 counts)
• Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance
• Felony Maintaining a Dwelling for the Use, Storage, or Sale of Controlled Substances
Arnold is currently being held at the Granville County Detention Center under a $520,00.00 secured bond.

The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is committed to combating illegal narcotics activity in Granville County and encourages anyone with knowledge these crimes to contact the Granville County Sheriff's Office at (919) 693-3213 or submit an anonymous tip through Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100.

The fundamental duty of the Granville County Sheriff's Office is to serve and protect the citizens of Granville County with fairness, compassion, and respect.
The GCSO is committed to professionalism, integrity, and equal enforcement of the law.

09/14/2026

09/13/2026

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09/12/2026

Today, on National Police Woman Day, the GCSO proudly celebrates the amazing women who serve the GCSO and community with courage, compassion and strength. We greatly appreciate your countless contributions to the GCSO and to the safety of our community.

09/12/2026

Hey Granville County, please join me giving a huge shout-out to "Big Woods Outdoor Products". The owner Ms. Rhonda gave us permission to use the property for a training exercise for our K-9 teams.

Thanks Ms. Rhonda and Big Woods Outdoor Product for your support.

09/11/2026

“Common Ground” has been postponed

09/04/2026

On 09/03/2026 at approximately 9:30pm, Deputies with Granville County Sheriff's Office were conducting saturation patrols in Northern Granville County in the Stovall, Bullock and Grassy Creek communities, GCSO deputies observed a blue Chrysler Town and Country van traveling through the Town of Stovall without and headlights or taillights activated. Deputies attempted to conduct a vehicle stop but the driver failed to stop for several miles. The driver continued to travel south on US Hwy 15 before eventually coming to a stop. A registration check on the vehicle was returned as stolen out of Vance County.

The driver, Drew Joshua Keener of Ohio was taken into custody. Henderson Police Department reported that the vehicle was forcibly stolen earlier in the day by a suspect armed with a fi***rm. During the search of the vehicle, deputies located a realistic looking fi***rm under the driver's seat of the vehicle believed to be used in the commission of the crime. Mr. Keener was charged with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle, careless and reckless driving, misdemeanor fleeing to elude, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. His bond in Granville County was set at $40,000.

Deputies coordinated with Henderson Police Department and served Vance County warrants for felony robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, and felony larceny. For the Vance County charges, Mr. Keener is being held without bond. Mr. Keener is currently being held in the Granville County Detention Facility and is awaiting trial.