Last week, the Union County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) in Monroe, NC, made a significant drug bust during a routine traffic stop on U.S. 74 and Stallings Road. This interdiction was part of UCSO's proactive stance against narcotics trafficking in the region, a strategy that involves their N.E.T. and S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel. According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle in question was stopped for multiple motor vehicle violations.
Alert by UCSO K-9 Xander, the deputies discovered narcotics in the vehicle. Approximately one-quarter kilo of cocaine was hidden, along with an unspecified quantity of marijuana and cash believed to be proceeds of drug sales. Subsequent to the vehicle stop, 65-year-old Roger Peay from Charlotte was arrested at the scene. The Union County Sheriff's Office stated that "he was charged with multiple felony drug offenses, including Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute Marijuana, and Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances."
Following the arrest, Peay was taken to the Union County Detention Center where his bond was set at a quarter million dollars. Despite the severity of the charges, at the present moment, the Sheriff's Office has confirmed that he is not in custody. This development may raise concerns among the community with considering the impact such figures purportedly have on local drug trade.
The UCSO's statement encourages citizens to play a role in the safety of their neighborhoods by reporting suspect drug-related activities. They can make these reports anonymously through a smartphone app, the details of which are provided on their social media page. They emphasize the importance of community vigilance, concluding, "If you suspect drug-related activity in your area, report it by calling 911 or submit an anonymous tip through our free smartphone app," as per the Union County Sheriff's Office.
