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Man charged with trafficking meth, eluding arrest by Richmond County deputies
ROCKINGHAM — A man involved in a drug investigation is accused of leading a Richmond County deputy on a damage-causing chase.
Hamlet police charge man in death by distribution case
HAMLET — A man suspected in a death by distribution case made his first appearance in court Thursday.
Rockingham Police accuse woman of having meth, crack at Hinson Lake
ROCKINGHAM — A woman is facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges following her arrest at a city park.
Richmond County deputies reportedly find heroin, Xanax while booking defendant
Richmond County man facing charges of being a habitual felon, meth possession
ROCKINGHAM — Investigators from two Richmond County law enforcement agencies teamed up to bring in a man accused of being a habitual felon — who wound up with additional drug charges.
Hamlet Police charge pair with trafficking meth, heroin, cocaine
HAMLET — Police responding to a call last week found more than they expected, leading to two men facing drug trafficking charges.
Methamphetamine Response Act signed by president; drug taking a back seat to opioids in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — The federal government appears to be taking steps to address the methamphetamine epidemic plaguing the U.S.
N.C. reports 40% increase in overdose deaths in 2020 compared to 2019
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year.
Richmond County deputies respond to overdose call, make meth arrest
ROCKINGHAM — A man originally thought to have overdosed and had outstanding warrants was allegedly caught with meth over the weekend.
Hamlet Police charge couple in meth investigation
HAMLET — A man and woman are facing misdemeanor and felony drug charges for allegedly distributing meth.