Jackson County -- January 30, 2024: On Thursday, Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriffโ€™s Office stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

    Officers asked for assistance after observing odd behavior by the people inside the vehicle. According to the report, officers requested assistance from Sylva Police Department's on-duty canine unit. The canine gave a positive alert to the vehicle. During a  search deputies located approximately 14 grams of suspected fentanyl. 

    Arrests and Charges:

    Joseph Weigel :
    Felony Trafficking Opium or Heroin
    Felony Conspiracy Traffic Opium /Heroin
    Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwell/Place for CS

    Sabrina Laughter:
    Felony Conspire Traffic Opium/ Heroin
    Felony Conspiracy Sell/Deliver/ SCH II CS
    Felony Possession SCH II CS
    Felony Possession CS / Jail Premises
    Misdemeanor possession drug paraphernalia
    Misdemeanor possess SCH II CS

    Brian Thomas:
    Felony Trafficking Opium or Heroin X 2
    Felony Conspiracy Sell/Deliver/ SCH II CS
    Felony PWIMSD SCH II CS
    Misdemeanor possession drug paraphernalia.

    Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

    WNCTimes


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