Lee County Sheriff's Office NC

06/12/2026

Deputies Make Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop

On June 10, 2026, members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop in the area of John Garner Road and Swanns Station Road.

During the stop, agents located crack co***ne in possession of Michael Deangelo Moncrease, 41, who is currently on federal probation for prior narcotics and fi****ms convictions. Moncrease's federal probation officer was contacted immediately upon his arrest.

Moncrease was taken into custody and charged with one count each of the following:

•Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance

•Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Moncrease was transported to the Lee County Magistrate’s Office, where he was ordered held without bond.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Regarding the incident that occurred early this morning, please see the following press release from the Sanford Police Department.

The deputy’s vehicle that was struck was parked and unoccupied at the time of the incident, as were the other vehicles involved.

June 10, 2026 – Sanford Police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old male Sanford resident. Around 1:30AM Wednesday officers responded to Oak Branch Lane in The Oaks Apartments after receiving reports of a vehicle collision and a person being shot. When officers arrived on scene they discovered several wrecked cars and a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed the vehicle operated by the 17-year-old victim accelerated at a high rate of speed on Oak Branch Ln. and collided with the several unoccupied parked cars, including a Lee County Sheriff’s Office patrol car, after he was shot. The 17-year-old victim was transported away from the scene for medical care but was pronounced dead by emergency medical personnel while in transit. This is an active investigation and no other information is available for release at this time. If you have information regarding this incident contact Sanford Police Department’s detective division at 919-775-8268.

06/06/2026

Sanford Man’s Freedom Was Brief: Fugitive Found, Drugs and Stolen Gun Seized

On June 4, 2026, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Agents executed a search warrant at a Sanford residence to apprehend Jonathon Michael Jackson (39), who had several outstanding warrants after being mistakenly released from the Wayne County Jail.

Agents located Jackson inside the home and took him into custody. During transport, Jackson attempted to remove a bag of methamphetamine from his person and conceal it inside a patrol vehicle.

While at the residence, deputies observed drugs, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and firearm cases in plain view, leading to a second search warrant being executed at the home. Agents located and seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Mushrooms, Synthetic Ma*****na, and two fi****ms, including one reported stolen. A minor child was also present in the residence.

Jackson was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance, two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, two counts of Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Exposing Child to Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining a Dwelling for Sale of Controlled Substance, Possess with Intent to Sell and Distribute Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a school, and Possession of Stolen Firearm.

Jackson was brought before a Lee County Magistrate, who ordered he be held without bond.

06/05/2026

On June 2nd, 2026, Lee County Sheriff's Office Narcotic Agents concluded a two month investigation into Fentanyl sales by conducting a traffic stop and search warrant at a residence in Lee County.

Agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Uriah Joel Brooks (23). During the traffic stop, Brooks was armed with a firearm that was in his hands upon the approach of agents. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located Fentanyl, Co***ne, and Ma*****na both in the vehicle and concealed on Brooks and a female occupant of the vehicle, Jasney Emerson (21).

Brooks and Emerson were both arrested and brought to the Sheriff's Office for processing. During the booking process, agents located additional Fentanyl on Brooks' person that he was attempting to destroy and conceal.

Agents executed a search warrant at Brooks' residence. During a search of the residence, agents located additional Fentanyl and Co***ne, as well as several items of drug paraphernalia inside of the residence that were indicative of manufacturing controlled substances.

As a result of the traffic stop, Brooks was charged with two counts Trafficking Fentanyl, Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Fentanyl, Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School, Felony Conspiracy, Possession of Controlled Substance on Jail Premises, Alter/Destroy Criminal Evidence, Felony Possession of Co***ne, Possess Ma*****na up to ½ Ounce, Expired Registration Card/Tag, felony Carrying Concealed Gun, Window Tint Violation, Fail to Heed Lights and Siren, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Left of Center.

Emerson was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (Co***ne) and Felony Conspiracy.

As a result of the search warrant, Brooks was charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Fentanyl, Trafficking in Co***ne, Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Co***ne, Maintaining a Dwelling for the Sale of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Brooks was brought before a Lee County Magistrate who ordered he be held without bond. The following day, a Lee County District Court Judge ordered Brooks be held with a $1,500,000 Secured Bond.

Emerson was brought before a Lee County Magistrate, who issued a $10,000 Unsecured Bond.

06/02/2026

On June 1, 2026, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Agents conducted a traffic stop on Poplar Springs Church Road for motor vehicle violations. During the stop, agents recovered a firearm and drug paraphernalia. One of the vehicle’s occupants was suspected of concealing narcotics. Upon arrival at the Lee County Jail, agents discovered Methamphetamine hidden on a female occupant during the intake process.

Jonathan Scott Cole (40) was arrested and charged with Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Driving While License Revoked. Cole was placed in the Lee County Jail under no bond,

Felishia Elizabeth Ray (32) was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance on Jail Premises, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ray was placed in the Lee County Jail under a $15,000 bond.

06/01/2026

05/01/2026 Randy Brown (38) of 338 Black Road, Cameron NC was arrested for Possession of Co***ne, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; he was placed under a $5,000 unsecured bond.

05/01/2026 Christopher Levi Sumpter (54) of 116 N 15th Street, Sanford NC was arrested for 2nd Degree Trespass, and Possession of Scheduled II Control Substance; he was placed under a $5,000 unsecured bond.

05/01/2026 Christopher Sean Tyson (35) of 365 Northview Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for Fleeing to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Vehicle with No Insurance, Reckless Driving to Endanger, Resisting a Public Officer, Driving While License Revoked, Driving Left of Center, and Unsafe Movement; he was held under a
$35,000 secured bond.

05/01/2026 Joseph Austin Collins (28) of 327 Sugarneck Lane, Sanford NC was arrested for Assault & Battery; he was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/01/2026 Justice Marie Dunlap (23) of 1075 Benhaven School Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/02/2026 Teon Shamal La’Shane Douglas (30) of 109 Fry Street, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence; he was held under no bond.

05/02/2026 Ebbie Junior Quick (28) of 2388 Smith Road, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/02/2026 Metzli Ayin Escalona (26) of 246 Sandollar Court, Sanford NC was arrested for Resist, Delay, and Obstruct; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/04/2026 Dexter Hosea Palmer (60) of 326 Cobblestone Drive, Spring Lake NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence, and Assault on a Female; he was held under no bond.

05/04/2026 Celeste Dawn Wilcox (51) of 3096 Khalif Court, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $500.00 secured bond.

05/04/2026 David Kristin Carter (47) of 135 Patchett’s Creek Lane, Sanford NC was arrested for Simple Assault; he was placed under a $3,000 unsecured bond.

05/05/2026 Jacob Ray Phillips (32) of 21230 NC 902 Hwy, Bear Creek NC was arrested for Felonious Larceny; he was held under a $10,000 secured bond.

05/05/2026 Morgan Thomas Shaw (36) of 301 Bruce Coggins Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Accessory after the Fact; she was held under a $10,000 secured bond.

05/06/2026 Carolyn Marsh Johnson (69) of 216 Talley Avenue, Sanford NC was arrested for an outstanding order for arrest, she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/06/2026 Scotte E Brantley (55) of 2900 Pilson Road, Sanford NC was arrested for 2nd Degree Trespass, he was placed under a $1,000 unsecured bond.

05/06/2026 Caporis Kere McRae (32) of 226 Tom Sawyer Court, Hope Mills NC was arrested for Accessing Government Computers to Defraud, (2) counts of Identity Theft, and Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretense; he was held under no bond.

05/06/2026 Charles Victor Whitaker (60) of 1226 Walker Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Child Support Arrears; he was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/06/2026 Dennis James Haire (57) of 400 Manor Way, Apt 528, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held
under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/06/2026 Allison Devon Nichole Cotten (31) of 814 Post Office Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Simple Assault, and Communicating Threats; she was held under no bond.

05/07/2026 Parris Jeffrey Armour (51) of Fayetteville NC was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Carrying a Concealed Gun, and Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Ma*****na, and Drug Equipment Violation; he was held under no bond.

05/09/2026 Jose DeJesus Rodriguez-Tapia (69) of 5955 Lower Moncure Road, Sanford NC was arrested for 2nd Degree Trespass; he was placed under a $1,000 unsecured bond.

05/10/2026 Elton Vidal Green (53) of 442 Trotter Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for (2) counts of failure to appear in court; he was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/11/2026 William Craig Grubbs (58) of 3362 Harward Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for Child Support Arrears; he was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/11/2026 Michael Douglas Macnear (27) of 342 Hollywood Road, Cameron NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/12/2026 James Eric Cordevant (34) of 355 Dickens Road, Broadway NC was arrested for Felony Possession of Co***ne, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; he was held under no bond.

05/12/2026 Avri Duane Bridges-Simons (22) of 1483 Farrell Road, Sanford NC was arrested for an outstanding warrant; he was held under no bond.

05/13/2026 Melanie McLean Davis (59) 7286 Roslin Farm Road, Hope Mills NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/13/2026 Ronnie Dale Yow (45) of 3573 South Plank Road, Sanford NC was arrested for (2) counts of failure to appear in court; he was held under a $30,000 secured bond.

05/14/2026 Tyler Wayne Walton (32) of 4105 River Run Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for Failure to Pay Monies Owed; he was held under a $398.00 secured bond.

05/16/2026 Christopher Lynn Dickens (34) of 1498 Black Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, and Child Support Arrears; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/18/2026 Zachary Lee Collins (23) of 111 Upchurch Farm Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence; he was held under no bond.

05/18/2026 Melvin Enrique Gonzalez (36) of 601 York Street, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/19/2026 Bradley Aaron Jones (30) of 1641 Post Office Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence, and Sexual Battery; he was held under no bond.

05/19/2026 Pedro NMN Tapia Jr (38) of 4674 Deep River Road, Sanford NC was arrested for an outstanding warrant; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/19/2026 Gwendolyn Elliott (34) of 100 Scarlett Oak Lane, Apt K, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/20/2026 Wesley Alexander Miller (53) of 104 Kate Lane, Sanford NC was arrested for Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Co***ne, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; he was held under no bond.

05/20/2026 Anthony Lynn Jordan (45) of 3517 Rocky Fork Church Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Child Support Arrears; he was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/20/2026 Whitney Denise McDougald (37) of 504 Sunset Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for Child Support Arrears; she was held under a $2,751.00 secured bond.

05/20/2026 Abram Benjamin Cox (49) of 3527 Buckhorn Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; he was held under no bond.

05/21/2026 Edward Lewis Burch (66) of 618 Spruce Street, Sanford NC was arrested for Felony Possession of Co***ne, Possession of a Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises, and Resisting a Public Officer; he was held no bond.

05/21/2026 Riley Blair Cockman (21) of 1665 Post Office Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Breaking and/or Entering, and Violation of a Court Order; she was held under a $10,000 secured bond.

05/22/2026 Aaron Brent Lane (40) of 349 West Road, Cameron NC was arrested for failure to comply; he was held under a $9.29 secured bond.

05/22/2026 Devonte Malik McKeithen (27) of 508 East Forest Oaks Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/24/2026 Kenneth Wayne Dammons (66) of 2732 Pilson Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Misdemeanor Larceny, and Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods; he was held under no bond.

05/25/2026 Aziz Yasser Ahmed Mohssen (29) of 415 Cherry Laurel Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for Common Law Robbery, and Solicitation of Prostitution; he was held under no bond.

05/26/2026 Natli Luz Marte (25) of 313A Cricket Hearth Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Larceny by Changing Price Tag; she was placed under a $2,500 unsecured bond.

05/27/2026 Aaliyah Kapri Peterkin (26) of 530 Spring Lake Road, Pinehurst NC was arrested for Simple Assault; she was placed under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/27/2026 Cali Alcorta Billarreal (24) of 2075 Pathway Drive, Apt G, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/28/2026 Coby Christopher Jeremy McClain (23) of 1803 Thurn Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $4,000 secured bond.

05/29/2026 Brian Collin Dunlap (51) of 1075 Benhaven School Road, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/29/2026 Brandon Lee Blossom (32) of 1044 Copeland Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, and Misdemeanor Conspiracy; he was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/29/2026 Justice Marie Dunlap (23) of 1075 Benhaven School Road, Sanford NC was arrested for Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle; she was held under a $2,000 secured bond.

05/29/2026 A’niya Angelique Denise Keel (19) of 306 S. Franklin Drive, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/29/2026 Sarah Leanna Randolph (35) of 152 S. Steele Street, Apt 406, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $5,000 secured bond.

05/30/2026 Alexus Da’Londra Lindsey (26) of 1417 Hudson Avenue, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was held under a $1,000 secured bond.

05/30/2026 Dana Phillips Wallace (46) of 1573 Greenwood Road, Sanford NC was arrested for failure to appear in court; she was placed under a $1,000 unsecured bond.

05/31/2026 Emily Anne Jackson (37) of 409 Saunders Street, Sanford NC was arrested for Larceny by Use of Merchant Emergency Door, Felony Possession of Stolen Goods, Felony Conspiracy, Attempted Misdemeanor Larceny, and Misdemeanor Conspiracy; she was held under no bond.

05/31/2026 Donovan Bradley Dowdy (36) of 64 Wilder Lane, Sanford NC was arrested for Larceny by Use of Merchant Emergency Door, Felony Possession of Stolen Goods, Felony Conspiracy, 2 counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property, Attempted Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor Conspiracy, and (3) counts of failure to appear in court; he was held under no bond.

05/31/2026 Harley Randall Facemire (35) of 64 Wilder Lane, Sanford NC was arrested for Larceny by Use of Merchant Emergency Door, Felony Possession of Stolen Goods, Felony Conspiracy, Attempted Misdemeanor Larceny, and Misdemeanor Conspiracy; he was held under a $12,000 secured bond.

05/31/2026

Congratulations from the Lee County Sheriff's Office to all of this year's graduates!

We also extend our congratulations to the parents, guardians, parent figures, and teachers whose support, guidance, and dedication helped make this achievement possible.

A special shout-out goes to the Southern Lee High School baseball team for an incredible season and for bringing home the State Championship.

05/25/2026

Thank you to the American Legion in Broadway for hosting today’s Memorial Day service. Even the rain could not keep people away as our community came together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

A special moment during the service was Sheriff Estes dedicating a new patrol car in honor of those who served. It was a touching tribute and a reminder that their legacy continues to live on through service to our community.

“This morning, I am honored to dedicate a new patrol vehicle in memory of our fallen military heroes and in recognition of the active service members and veterans throughout our community. This vehicle will serve as more than just a patrol car. It will stand as a moving tribute, a visible reminder throughout Lee County of the sacrifices made by those who defend our freedoms.

Every time this vehicle rolls through our neighborhoods, schools, and streets, we hope it reminds our citizens that freedom is never free. I hope it honors the memory of those who never made it home and shows appreciation to those who still wear the uniform today.”

-Sheriff Estes

05/21/2026

Today the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, along with our partners from the Lee County District Attorney’s Office, joined our athletes during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina to run and celebrate their incredible accomplishments.

It was an honor to stand alongside these amazing athletes and support the mission of inclusion, determination, and community. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today such a special event!