Whiteville man convicted of multiple drug charges

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has announced the conviction of a Whiteville man on multiple drug charges.

Johnathan Terrille Jordan, 36, was found guilty of the charges on September 25. The conviction comes after a significant investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, which led to Jordan’s arrest in June 2022.

Johnathan Terrille Jordan (Photo: CCSO)

On June 7, 2022, around 2:30 p.m., two Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives observed a blue Lincoln Town Car with tinted windows crossing the centerline several times on FM Cartret Road, just off James B. White Highway.

The detectives initiated a traffic stop due to the vehicle’s erratic driving and tinted windows. The driver, later identified as Johnathan Terrille Jordan, was found in possession of a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics.

Detectives noticed a baggie containing a green leafy substance, later confirmed to be marijuana, in the vehicle’s cup holder. During the interaction, Jordan, who was using a wheelchair, attempted to conceal a Crown Royal bag which detectives later discovered contained heroin, cocaine, pills, and marijuana.

Additional drug paraphernalia, including a digital scale and empty baggies, was found during the search of Jordan’s person and vehicle. Jordan was arrested at the scene and transported to the Columbus County Law Enforcement Center.

Jordan was charged at the time with:

· Six counts of Trafficking Opium or Heroin

· One count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance

· One count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Schedule VI Controlled Substance

· One count of Maintaining a Vehicle or Place for Controlled Substances

· One misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

A jury convicted Jordan of two felony counts of trafficking heroin, two felony counts of trafficking opioids, and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was sentenced to 19-24 years (225-282 months) in prison and ordered to pay a $500,000 fine.