Kenneth Jerome McMillian Jr., 32, was in a black Dodge Charger when he was stopped by deputies about 2 p.m. Thursday, according to a news release. Colt, a Sheriff’s Office canine, alerted deputies to the presence of narcotics, the release said.
Deputies seized 57 grams of methamphetamine and nearly 5 grams of fentanyl from the vehicle, the release said.
The Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit searched two residences that are known to have been occupied by McMillian — one in the 400 block of Wilder Drive and an apartment in the 3600 block of Dornoch Drive, the release said. Narcotics agents seized nearly 257 grams of methamphetamine, 109 grams of fentanyl, and 142 grams of marijuana, according to the news release.
McMillian was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana; two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine; and two counts of trafficking in fentanyl, the release said.
McMillian was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center on a $125,000 secured bond. He was scheduled for a first appearance in court Friday afternoon.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office and federal Department of Homeland Security assisted with the arrest.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit at 910-677-5525 or CrimeStoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477) or http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org.