28 arrested in Brunswick County drug roundup, sheriff’s office says

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Nearly 30 people were arrested during a countywide drug roundup conducted by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, with authorities saying additional arrests are expected.

According to the sheriff’s office, its Vice and Narcotics Unit carried out the operation Thursday, Nov. 5, resulting in 28 arrests on various drug-related charges.

The charges include selling and delivering controlled substances, possession with intent to sell or deliver drugs, and conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.

Authorities say the operation targeted illegal drug activity throughout Brunswick County, with arrests involving people from communities including Supply, Leland, Bolivia, Shallotte, Oak Island, Navassa and Sunset Beach.

Sheriff’s office releases names of those arrested

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office identified the following people arrested during the operation:

• Kristen Aleksejevs, 63, of Supply: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Nathaniel Balloon, 40, of Leland: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine.
• Kenric Bellamy, 48, of Bolivia: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Shannon Casimirosac, 38, of Supply: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• William Collins Jr., 29, of Ash: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Victor Crisco Jr., 55, of Sunset Beach: Felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.
• Linda Davis, 62, of Boiling Spring Lakes: Selling or delivering a Schedule I controlled substance.
• Jason Dodge, 22, of Supply: Selling or delivering cocaine and a Schedule I controlled substance.
• Terry Early, 60, of Navassa: Two counts of selling or delivering a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Kameko Green, 49, of Supply: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine.
• Billie Hewett, 44, of Bolivia: Selling methamphetamine.
• Gail Hooper, 46, of Leland: Selling or delivering a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Samuel Ingold, 34, of Supply: Selling methamphetamine.
• Allison Jarrell, 45, of Winnabow: Selling methamphetamine.
• Jessica Kelley, 39, of Supply: Conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.
• David Klapproth, 48, of Bay Shore, New York: Selling or delivering a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Heather Mackey, 37, of Supply: Selling methamphetamine.
• Jason McConnell, 35, of Bolivia: Selling methamphetamine.
• Daniel McQuay, 40, of Shallotte: Selling or delivering a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Linda Milliken, 34, of Supply: Conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.
• Kaylie Murrell, 26, of Bolivia: Selling or delivering a Schedule II controlled substance.
• David Oneal, 35, of Bolivia: Selling or delivering a Schedule III controlled substance.
• Osvaldo Perez-Alegria, 31, of Tabor: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• Michael Thad Stephens, 48, of Oak Island: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine and conspiracy to sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.
• William Steward Jr., 21, of Supply: Selling cocaine.
• Bobby Thornton, 62, of Shallotte: Conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.
• Justin Tyer, 29, of Supply: Two counts of selling methamphetamine.
• Jonathan Young, 24, of Bolivia: Selling methamphetamine.

All charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

Sheriff’s office highlights addiction recovery resources

Alongside the arrests, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the availability of addiction treatment resources through its Anchor Initiative.

The program, established in 2018, helps connect people struggling with addiction to treatment and recovery services.

According to the sheriff’s office, the initiative has helped hundreds of people begin the recovery process by addressing barriers such as treatment costs, transportation and access to resources.

People can seek assistance through self-referrals, referrals from others or contact with law enforcement.

Anchor Initiative coordinators work to connect participants with treatment options and transportation assistance.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program can contact the Anchor Initiative at 910-363-7880.

The sheriff’s office says it will continue investigating illegal drug distribution while offering recovery resources to people seeking help.