WILMINGTON — A Monday-night traffic stop led to the arrest of two men for multiple drug and trafficking charges.
In the 3600 block of Market Street, Wilmington Police Department officers stopped a vehicle with a revoked registration. After seeing an open container of alcohol, officers conducted a consent search and found the driver in possession of varied narcotics — fentanyl, crack cocaine — and cash.
A probable cause search led to materials associated with manufacturing and distribution of illegal narcotics, as well as additional drug paraphernalia.
They arrested 45-year-old Taryll Carpenter and 27-year-old Shawn Scott. Carpenter has been charged with:
- 3 counts of trafficking in cocaine
- Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Open container after consuming alcohol
Scott was charged with:
- Felony possession of schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
They were transported them to the New Hanover County Detention Facility. Carpenter is being held without bond, while Scott is being held under a $1,500 secured bond.
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