Eight people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — Several people were arrested following a drug investigation targeting fentanyl and cocaine sales in convenience store parking lots around Raleigh.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted the weeks-long investigation, which led to search warrants at two Raleigh homes—one on East Martin Street and another on Raven Ridge Road.

During the searches, agents seized:

• 12.5 ounces of fentanyl
• 2.1 ounces of powder and crack cocaine
• 5.7 ounces of methamphetamine
• 1 pound of marijuana
• $6,640 in cash
• Two firearms

ALE Director Bryan House said the investigation began after concerns arose about street-level drug dealers using convenience store parking lots as hubs for illegal activity.

Eight individuals were charged with more than 100 felony offenses in total, including:

• Prince Anthonee-India Taylor, 37, of Raleigh, charged with 43 felonies and three misdemeanors
• Felicia Lynn Coovert, 23, of Louisburg, charged with 12 felonies
• Ginger Michelle Kendrick, 23, of Mebane, charged with eight felonies and one misdemeanor
• Kaitlyn Johnette Street, 24, of Fuquay Varina, charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors
• Tatyana Olivia Groves, 21, of Raleigh, charged with nine felonies and one misdemeanor
• Miah Shaleigh Lewis, 25, of Raleigh, charged with 11 felonies and one misdemeanor
• Mykelti Fredrick Wynn, 32, of Raleigh, charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors
• Christopher Rodricuz Brewington, 35, of Raleigh, charged with one felony and one misdemeanor

ALE coordinated the operation with the Raleigh Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.