NORTH CAROLINA — A Salvo man was arrested Saturday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a firearm, according to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies assigned to the B-District stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on N.C. Highway 12 around 11:00 p.m. for a driving violation.
During the stop, deputies established probable cause to search the vehicle.
The search uncovered an undisclosed amount of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded handgun.
The driver, identified as Cody D. Creech, 32, was arrested and charged with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine (PWISD), felony maintaining a dwelling, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon.
Creech was issued a $4,000 secured bond.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office emphasized its ongoing commitment to public safety and encouraged residents to report information related to illegal substances or criminal activity.
Tips can be directed to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 475-5980 or the Dare County Communications Center at (252) 473-3444.
