Three arrested in Onslow County after stolen vehicle stop leads to drugs, stolen firearm
ONSLOW COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people were arrested in Onslow County after deputies stopped a stolen vehicle and discovered illegal drugs and a stolen handgun inside.
According to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, on the bypass near Burgaw Highway.
Deputies say an automatic license plate reader (ALPR) equipped dash camera alerted a deputy to a stolen vehicle on Richlands Highway.
The deputy stopped the vehicle and detained the driver and two passengers while investigating.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies reported finding methamphetamine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and a stolen handgun.
The driver was identified as 35-year-old Ciarra Page Papenfuse of Havelock. The passengers were identified as 49-year-old Angel Isydor Aristy of Richlands and 56-year-old Anthony Monroe Marshall of Jacksonville.
All three were arrested and face multiple charges.
Ciarra Page Papenfuse, 35, of Havelock, is charged with:
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Driving while impaired
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Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
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Possession of a stolen firearm
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Possession of a firearm by a felon
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Possession of methamphetamine
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Possession of substances
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Felony maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for controlled substances
Angel Isydor Aristy, 49, of Richlands, is charged with:
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Possession of a stolen firearm
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Possession of substances
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Possession of methamphetamine
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Possession of a firearm by a felon
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Obtaining property by false pretenses
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Larceny
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Aiding and abetting impaired driving
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Larceny by changing a price tag
Anthony Monroe Marshall, 56, of Jacksonville, is charged with:
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Aiding and abetting impaired driving
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Possession of a stolen firearm
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Possession of methamphetamine
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Possession of substances
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Possession of a firearm by a felon
According to the sheriff’s office, all three are being held without bond on their primary drug and firearm-related charges at the Onslow County Detention Center.
The sheriff’s office says it is currently evaluating ALPR-equipped dash camera systems to determine their effectiveness as an investigative and patrol resource.
