KPD and Sheriff's Office uncover marijuana operation on Railfence Drive
12.15.2023
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for a residential home on Railfence Drive. The search lead to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation, drug paraphernalia, psilocybin mushrooms, and a AR-15 rifle. Savon Divontre Roberts (19), Jataves Ellison (19), and Joshue Javon Ellsion (22) were arrested on site and charged with the following:
-Manufacturing Marijuana
-PWISD Schedule I
-PWISD Schedule VI
-Felony Possession Marijuana
-Felony Maintaining a Dwelling
-Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Jataves Ellison was also charged with Possession of Firearm by Felon and his parole was revoked.
In addition three juveniles ages 16-17 were also present during the search warrant. Detectives will be following up with Juvenile Justice and attempt to obtain Juvenile Petitions.
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