LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – A traffic stop led to a search warrant where officers seized electric equipment and illegal drugs early Thursday, July 20th.
Deputies with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop at the intersection of East Main Street and North Generals Boulevard after the suspected vehicle left a known location for the sale of illegal drugs.
During the traffic stop, K9 Marty and his handler conducted an air sniff around the vehicle and detected the odor of drugs. A search of the vehicle turned up a white crystal powder and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release.
The driver was charged with possession of Schedule I controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
During the investigation, deputies learned where the illegal drugs had been purchased and applied for a search warrant at the Day’s Inn Motel near Clark Drive. The hotel room was occupied by two suspects and a minor child.
Deputies searched the room and located illegal narcotics and electric devices used in the sale of illegal drugs. One of the occupants, identified as 23-year-old Robert Doeppe was arrested and charged with the following:
- Felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule II controlled substance
- Felony maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
