GRANVILLE COUNTY IS NOT OPEN FOR DRUG BUSINESS

Stopping drugs before they enter Granville County is critical. As Sheriff, I will strengthen and expand partnerships with state, regional, and federal interdiction units to disrupt trafficking routes and dismantle supply 

chains

before they reach our communities.

● Targeted patrols and interdiction teams focused on known travel

corridors and peak trafficking time.

● Advanced training for deputies on legal indicators, search-and-

seizure law, and thorough case  documentation to ensure arrests hold

up in court.

● Strategic use of K-9 units, governed by clear policy, supervision, and

constitutional standards.

Establish a multi-jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Task Force made up of

every law-enforcement agency operating in Granville County to aggressively

target drug traffickers and organized supply networks.

Effective drug enforcement depends on strong partnerships and real-time

intelligence sharing. As Sheriff, I will

lead this effort by bringing

agencies together, coordinating resources, and ensuring cases move

forward—not fall apart.

 ● Strengthen partnerships that multiply manpower and investigative

capability.

   ● Work closely with the SBI, DEA, ATF (when appropriate), neighboring

counties, and existing Task Forces. 

● Share intelligence quickly and consistently so cases are built

properly and don’t die on the vine.

 Local drug dealers who profit from addiction, overdose, and death will not be tolerated. Enforcement efforts will focus on identifying, arresting, and

prosecuting those distributing fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics in

our communities.

This strategy targets traffickers—not just users—by building solid, court-ready cases against those fueling the drug trade.

  ● Focus investigations on suppliers and mid-level dealers through CID

and narcotics operations.

  ● Use controlled buys, surveillance, and search warrants to dismantle

distribution networks.

  ● Track repeat offenders and drug “hot spots” using data-driven

   deployment to direct resources where they are most needed.

As Sheriff, I will not allow cases to fall apart after an arrest. That means tight evidence control, thorough documentation, and early coordination with

prosecutors-from the first stop to the courtroom. When we put handcuffs on a trafficker, the job isn’t finished until the case is constitutional, court ready, and built to stick.

      ● Strict chain-of-custody standards, body-camera compliance, and

strong report writing.

     ● Early coordination with the District Attorney so charges

 match the evidence from day one.

    ● Priority on high-impact cases involving trafficking networks and

fentanyl distribution.

Fentanyl is killing our neighbors, and I will treat it like the deadly weapon it is.

As Sheriff, stopping fentanyl before it reaches our streets will be a top

enforcement priority, and those who traffic it will be held fully accountable.

● Overdose mapping and rapid response to identify and

disrupt active clusters.

● Aggressive pursuit of fentanyl trafficking charges when supported by

evidence.

● Naloxone availability and deputy training to ensure life-saving

response comes first. 

We will reduce demand by pairing strong enforcement with real off-

ramps-holding traffickers accountable while connecting users to help, treatment, and a way out.

● Expand treatment referrals and recovery partnerships.

● Jail-based screening and reentry planning to reduce relapse.

● Support prevention education in schools that’s real, not fluff.

● Working with State and Local Leaders to Close Gaps in Drug Enforcement
● Aligning Law Enforcement and Legislative Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking

    Drug enforcement is about protecting our children. As Sheriff, I will strengthen

coordination between interdiction efforts, school safety operations, and K-9 units to keep drugs out of schools and away from youth centered spaces.

Businesses that sell vapes to minors or traffic illegal substances will be targeted and held accountable.

   ● Strong coordination between School Resource Officers and narcotics intelligence.

    ● Rapid response to threats, fentanyl-tainted vapes, an dealer activity around campuses.

     ● Anonymous tip lines and proactive parent outreach to encourage reporting and early intervention.

 There is no higher duty than protecting our children, and every lawful resource

 will be used to keep our schools and communities safe.

Illegal drug manufacturing-including pill presses and fentanyl processing-will be aggressively targeted. Those producing poison for our streets will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

    ● Identify and dismantle local manufacturing sites, including pill-press operations and fentanyl processing locations.

 ● Target supply chains and distribution hubs, not just end-level dealers.

         ● Partner with state and federal agencies to pursue enhanced charges and longer sentences where applicable.

          ● Seize equipment, proceeds, and assets tied to illegal manufacturing operations.

     ● Build cases designed for maximum prosecutorial impact, ensuring offenders do not return to the streets. 

Drug enforcement doesn’t work without the community. If you see dealing, trafficking, or activity that puts our kids at risk, say something. Tips can be reported anonymously-and they matter. As Sheriff, I will make sure every credible tip is taken seriously, acted on quickly, and followed through the right way,

   ● Easy, anonymous reporting options by text, web, and phone.

● Consistent follow-up with visible results, so the public sees what’s

being stopped.

● Community meetings focused on facts—not politics.

Internal accountability will be non-negotiable-same standards, every person, every time.

● Professionalism to mission.

      ● Clear policies, supervision, and audits for narcotics operations.

● Zero tolerance for evidence

 issues.

   ● Body cam and documentation standards enforced.