Haywood deputies seize pound of illegal drugs
Within 24 hours, Haywood County Sheriff’s Deputies seized over a pound of illegal drugs resulting in four arrests and multiple trafficking charges.
Deputies conducted three separate vehicle stops on Dec. 22 in Waynesville, Canton, and Clyde and seized 573.4 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl. One vehicle stop, in particular, was a joint effort with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office.
Captain Tony Cope stated, "It is important that we continue to collaborate with our community and other law enforcement agencies in the war on drugs. This kind of collaboration will help us disrupt and dismantle the organizations that are delivering this poison to our community, which will ultimately save lives."
During this around-the-clock operation, the efforts of Haywood County deputies reflect their strong commitment to making Haywood County safer. "We encourage the public to continue to partner with us in combating the ongoing drug problems plaguing our county. We welcome all information, so if you see something, please say something as we work together to better our county," said Chief Deputy Jeff Haynes.
Brandon Nalley is charged with:
- Trafficking in Methamphetamine Level II
He was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $1,000,000.
Shanice Ingram is charged with:
- Trafficking in Methamphetamine II
- Trafficking in Opium/Heroin/Fentanyl II
She was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $100,000.
Keith Ellis is charged with:
- Trafficking in Methamphetamine ll
- Trafficking in Opium/Heroin/Fentanyl by Possession II
He was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $200,000.
David Forney is charged with:
- Trafficking in Opium/Heroin/Fentanyl II
- Possession with an Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule I
- Felony Possession Schedule VI
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $200,000.
If you have any information regarding drug trafficking in Haywood County please call the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Tipline at 1-877-922-7463 or visit the Community Concerns Portal at www.haywoodncsheriff.com/community-tips-concerns.
