A recent investigation into a residential break-in in Sherrills Ford, Catawba County, unexpectedly unearthed a significant drug stash, according to a press release from the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Deputies from the Patrol Division executed a search warrant on Tuesday at a home on Bach Drive, where they discovered 25 grams of methamphetamine, 24 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. One Sami Price Driggers, from the area, has been nabbed and charged with possession of Schedule II narcotics, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
After receiving a secured bond of $10,000 in District Court on the following day, Driggers is now awaiting additional charges tied to the original breaking or entering incident; the investigation by the local deputies has evidently paid off with dual outcomes, leading not only to progress in the break-in case but also potentially curtailing the flow of drugs within the community.
Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown was quoted in the release praising his deputies. "I commend our patrol deputies for their work in this criminal investigation," he said, "This work resulted in the seizure of narcotics and the identification of a suspect allegedly involved in a local break-in."
The Sheriff's Office made it clear that this type of community engagement in law enforcement is ongoing and critical, they encourage anyone with information about criminal activity to make use of the confidential tip line at 828-466-ATIP (2847), their website, or the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office mobile application, these channels allow residents to help maintain their local areas as safe spaces free from crime both seen and unseen.
Major Aaron Turk, Public Information Officer for the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, is the source of this information. The original social media post detailing this incident can be found on the official Catawba County Sheriff's Facebook page.
