A former police lieutenant and his son have received prison sentences for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation. Charles Page, 52, a former lieutenant with the Ayden Police Department, was sentenced to 48 months in prison, while his son, Treyvon Ladonte Page, 29, received a 120-month sentence. The sentences follow a law enforcement investigation into their activities in Pitt County.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Charles Page used his position to access confidential databases and gather intelligence to assist his son’s drug trafficking activities. U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. said, "We won’t tolerate public officials breaching the public’s trust to help criminals, whether they are family or not. When law enforcement officers breach the public’s trust it undermines the rule of law and puts the entire community at risk. Many thanks to the FBI and the countless other honest officers who worked tirelessly to bring this scheme to light."
The case unfolded between November 2021 and August 2022, during which law enforcement conducted 15 controlled purchases from Treyvon Page involving heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Investigators also observed Treyvon visiting his father’s home, which coincided with the drug transactions. A raid in September 2022 led to the seizure of drugs and firearms.
Interviews with sources and defendants showed that Charles Page knew about his son’s activities. Treyvon would ask his father for confidential information about drug investigations. Charles Page informed Treyvon Page about active warrants and shared confidential details from investigations, including the identities of victims. After the raid, Charles Page resigned from his position. Further investigation revealed that Charles Page made illegal queries in law enforcement databases about his son and other drug dealers, violating North Carolina law.
U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan issued the sentences. The investigation involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation and various North Carolina law enforcement agencies.
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