Macon County NC -- July 31, 2026: A criminal investigation by the Macon County Sheriff's Office Criminal Interdiction Unit has led to the recovery of approximately $100,000 in stolen property, the seizure of illegal narcotics, and the arrest of a suspect with outstanding warrants.
According to the Macon County Sheriff's Office, investigators initially identified a vehicle of interest while working an ongoing investigation. Deputies soon discovered the vehicle was towing a trailer that had previously been reported stolen in an earlier case.
As the investigation progressed, deputies located illegal narcotics and uncovered additional stolen property that investigators say is connected to multiple previous investigations. The recovered property is estimated to have a value of approximately $100,000.
Authorities arrested Jose Amauri Lopez-Sanchez on active outstanding warrants. Officials say additional criminal charges related to the investigation are expected as detectives continue to process evidence and follow investigative leads.
The Macon County Sheriff's Office has not released further details about the types of narcotics seized or the nature of the recovered property, citing the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Macon County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation remains active, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.