Richmond Official: Burgaw Officer Tried to Buy Cocaine A Burgaw police officer was arrested in Richmond County on Wednesday, accused of trying to buy half a kilogram of cocaine, authorities said. Sgt. Michael Stevenson, 43, and two other area men remained in police custody Thursday on felony drug charges in Rockingham, about three hours' drive west of Wilmington. Stevenson, a seven-year veteran of the Burgaw Police Department, was charged with trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine. He was being held on a $500,000 bond, according to Richmond County jail officials. [continues 364 words]
Grovetown Man Kept Up Illegal Activity After Learning Of Investigation, Agent Says Even after Robert Snell knew he was the target of an investigation, he continued to conduct business as usual, prosectors said in federal court Wednesday. Mr. Snell, 45, is accused of heading a narcotics trade operation that brought in millions of dollars. He appeared in court Wednesday for a detainment hearing, at which a judge denied him bond. Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield said there was sufficient evidence to rule that, if released, Mr. Snell would pose a threat to the community's safety and might flee to avoid prosecution. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment June 11 - the day he was arrested. [continues 521 words]
