DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — A multi-agency driver’s license checking station in Thomasville resulted in 135 charges, three driving while impaired arrests, and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana during a traffic enforcement operation, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
The checkpoint was conducted July 3 at the intersection of U.S. 29-70 and Hasty School Road by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team in partnership with the Thomasville Police Department DWI Task Force, Lexington Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch.
Officials said the operation focused on impaired driving, traffic safety and criminal enforcement.
Among those arrested was Amber Lea Gravely, 33, of Mount Airy. Investigators charged Gravely with trafficking fentanyl by possession, trafficking fentanyl by transportation and possession of drug paraphernalia after fentanyl was allegedly found during a vehicle stop.
Deputies also determined Gravely was wanted through the National Crime Information Center on outstanding drug and probation violation charges in New Hanover County. Because she was on pretrial release for pending Davidson County charges, she was confined in the Davidson County Detention Center without bond on the Davidson County charges. Authorities said she also received a $24,000 secured bond on the New Hanover County charges.
In a separate vehicle stop, deputies arrested Jermarne Legrand, 35, of High Point. He was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers allegedly found cocaine during the operation.
According to the sheriff’s office, Legrand was also held without bond after investigators determined he was on pretrial release at the time of his arrest.
In addition to the drug-related arrests, officers arrested three people on DWI charges and issued a total of 135 citations and charges during the checkpoint.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said collaborative enforcement operations help reduce impaired driving, remove illegal drugs from the community, apprehend wanted offenders and improve roadway safety.
