Six people are facing charges after Eagle Springs drug search arrests followed the execution of a search warrant on Possum Holler Road. Detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office say they seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and several controlled prescription‑type medications, along with drug paraphernalia, during the operation.
The search took place at a location in the 500 block of Possum Holler Road in the Eagle Springs area of western Moore County. Investigators say the home had been the focus of an ongoing drug investigation before deputies moved in with a warrant. The bust is part of a broader effort to combat the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous substances into small Sandhills communities.
Among those arrested was 65‑year‑old Heather Locklear of Eagle Springs, who faces charges including possession of methamphetamine, felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, multiple counts of simple possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held under a 48‑hour hold with no bond.
Deputies also charged 50‑year‑old Monica Boyd of Candor with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, and she received a secured bond. Additional suspects from Eagle Springs, Biscoe, and Asheboro are charged with various combinations of simple possession, felony possession, and paraphernalia offenses. Bond conditions range from unsecured to secured, with some defendants held temporarily without bond under local policy.
All six individuals are scheduled to appear in Moore County District Court later this month. As with all criminal cases, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Eagle Springs drug search arrests highlight how narcotics investigations often connect residents from multiple Sandhills communities, including Candor, Biscoe, and Asheboro, not just Eagle Springs itself.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for community involvement in reporting suspected drug activity. Residents can contact the department directly or leave anonymous tips through the office’s drug tip line. Officials say these calls help detectives identify patterns and locations that may need further investigation.
For official information on arrests and drug enforcement operations, visit the Moore County Sheriff’s Office website. You can also follow ongoing coverage of Eagle Springs and other Moore County communities at Sandhills Sentinel and through Star 102.5’s Sandhills News updates.
