Three people face multiple charges following a Moore County drug investigation that led authorities to search homes in Southern Pines and Lakeview.
According to Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields, sheriff’s office detectives executed the search warrants on July 28 with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Aberdeen Police Department.
Investigators reported seizing suspected cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, firearms and U.S. currency during the searches.
Three Defendants Scheduled for Court
Trey Dowd, 26, of Southern Pines, was charged with marijuana-related offenses, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served with outstanding warrants alleging multiple cocaine trafficking and distribution offenses. Dowd received a $200,000 secured bond.
Lauren Platt, 26, of Southern Pines, was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her secured bond was set at $7,500.
Trandon Harris-Dowd, 23, of Lakeview, faces cocaine- and marijuana-related charges, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities also served him with outstanding warrants alleging cocaine trafficking and distribution offenses. His secured bond was set at $176,500.
Charges Remain Allegations
All three defendants were scheduled to appear in Moore County District Court on August 13. The Moore County drug investigation remains a law-enforcement matter, and every charge is an allegation. Each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Source: Information from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by Sandhills Sentinel.
