URGENT UPDATE: The final two suspects in a significant drug bust in Creedmoor, North Carolina, have been arrested, according to officials from the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. Just announced on October 21, 2023, this operation took down a total of 12 suspects involved in extensive drug trafficking.
Earlier this week, law enforcement agencies, including the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) and the Creedmoor Police Department, executed a major crackdown centered around the City Tavern at 404 N Main St.. This investigation uncovered a network of individuals manufacturing and distributing illegal drugs throughout the Creedmoor area, notably near schools and public playgrounds, raising serious public safety concerns.
The last two fugitives, Travis Keyshawn Johnson, 23, of Timberlake, and Marcus Shadell Lockett, 52, of Creedmoor, were taken into custody after a swift manhunt. Johnson was apprehended during a traffic stop near fast food restaurants in Butner on Friday night. He now faces multiple felony charges, including possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana and Schedule II controlled substances, following the seizure of 9 grams of cocaine and 58 grams of marijuana found in his vehicle, a GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck.
Sheriff Robert Fountain confirmed that Johnson’s arrest also resulted in new charges due to a firearm discovered during the stop. He is now charged with felony possession of a firearm in connection with the drug offenses.
Lockett was arrested without incident by investigators from the Sheriff’s Special Operations Division and has been charged with felony conspiracy to sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substances.
This crackdown has significant repercussions for the Creedmoor community, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and enhance public safety. The Granville County Sheriff’s Office continues to work diligently, assuring citizens of proactive measures to eliminate such threats.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The question now is: what will be the next steps in this ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region?
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
