Bladen Co. Sheriff: K-9 sniffs out pot dealer, 2 lbs seized

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A man is behind bars after Bladen County Sheriff’s deputies say a K-9 unit sniffed out a large amount of marijuana during a traffic stop last week.

On February 10, Sergeant Daniel Clark saw a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Chickenfoot Road and Shaw Mill Road. After stopping and approaching the vehicle, the deputy smelled the odor of marijuana and discovered a handgun on the dash.

Based on the odor coming from the vehicle he deployed his K-9 partner, Jaxx who found two hidden compartments inside. Sgt. Clark seized a total of 2.3 pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags along with other drug paraphernalia.

Deion Dominick Gilchrist, 23 of St. Pauls, was arrested.

Gilchrist was charged with Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felonious Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for the Sale of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Gilchrist was placed in the Bladen County Detention Center under a $10,500 secured bond.

“I can’t say enough about our K-9 Jaxx,” said McVicker. “He is one of the best K-9’s we have ever had and Sgt. Clark is the reason for that. The two work together like the team they are.”