News release below provided by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
SALISBURY, N.C. (News Release) — Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On January 11, 2026, Deputy Perry was patrolling on Salisbury Highway when he stopped a Volkswagen Jetta.
The driver was identified as Timothy James Little Jr. and the passenger as Thomas Hughes Robinson Jr. During the stop, deputies searched the vehicle and found marijuana, digital scales, and other drug-related items inside a bookbag. A second scale with cocaine was also found in the same bag.
Thomas Hughes Robinson Jr, 27 Years Old
Deputy Perry then searched Robinson and noticed a bulge in his sock. When the deputy tried to check it further, Robinson ran from the scene.
Deputy Moncus responded to assist with the stop along with his K-9 partner, Kash. Kash was deployed to track Robinson, who was found hiding inside a dump trailer on Nabors Road and taken into custody.
Robinson later stated the items found in his sock were fentanyl pressed pills. He was arrested and charged with numerous felony and misdemeanor offenses. Robinson was transported before Magistrate Hollar and received no bond due to his recent release from prison.
Little was released after receiving citations for Simple Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.
NO BOND ISSUED
Criminal History: Felony Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Attempted Common Law Robbery, Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, Two Counts of Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Felony Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle.
Currently on Probation in Rowan County for Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell Schedule II Controlled Substance, Felony Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle.
