On Monday, December 09, 2024, at approximately 9 pm, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy stopped a vehicle near Whites Shopping Center on Hwy 64 in Manns Harbor for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, a K9 was deployed on the vehicle and alerted to the presence of a controlled substance, resulting in the seizure of an amount of Fentanyl.
Robert M. Dawson, M/33, Avon, NC, was then arrested and charged with (F) Possession of Schedule I Illegal Controlled Substance, (F) Maintaining a Vehicle for Illegal Controlled Substance, and (F) PWIMSD Illegal Controlled Substance.
Dawson is currently being held at the Dare County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center in lieu of a $15,000 bond.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and addressing drug-related offenses within the community.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about illegal substances or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement. For tips or information, please call the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at 252-475-5980 or the Dare County Communications Center at 252-473-3444.
