Man arrested on fentanyl charge following traffic stop in Bladenboro

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WWAY) — A man is facing drug and traffic charges following a vehicle stop in Bladenboro on Saturday.

According to the Bladenboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street on Oct. 24, 2026.

During the investigation, officers made contact with Daniel Lamont Kirby and discovered he was in possession of fentanyl, police said.

Kirby was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and exceeding the posted speed limit.

He was taken to the Bladen County Detention Center, where he received a $15,000 secured bond.

The Bladenboro Police Department says it remains committed to addressing illegal drug activity, enforcing traffic laws and promoting public safety.

Kirby is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.