County intelligence reports

# Catawba County Drug Arrests: May 25 – June 1, 2026 **28 people were charged with drug-related offenses** during the week of May 25 through June 1, 2026. No charge-category breakdown is available in this week's public records. Similarly, no addresses met the threshold of two or more arrests for reporting, and no linked court filings or news actions are currently on file for this period. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless convicted in court. Anyone seeking substance-use treatment or recovery resources may contact the county health department or visit **/recovery** for local program referrals.

# Caldwell County Public Safety Summary **Week of May 25 – June 1, 2026** Two drug-related arrests were reported in Caldwell County during this seven-day period. No additional charge-category data or linked public filings were available for this reporting window. Anyone seeking substance-use support or recovery resources can find assistance at /recovery.

# Burke County Public Safety Summary **Week of May 25 – June 1, 2026** Sixteen people were charged with drug-related offenses during the week of May 25 through June 1, 2026 in Burke County. No charge-category breakdown is available in this week's public data. No addresses recorded two or more drug arrests during this period. No linked public filings or news actions are on record for this week. Anyone seeking substance-use support or recovery resources can visit our [/recovery](/recovery) page for county referrals and helplines.

# Wake County Public Safety Summary **May 25 – June 1, 2026** --- Fifty-eight people were charged with drug-related offenses during this week in Wake County. No charge-category breakdown is available in this report. Hot-spot location data and linked public filings were not provided for this period. Residents seeking support for substance-use issues are encouraged to visit the county's recovery resources at `/recovery`.

# Burke County Drug-Related Arrests: December 2, 2025 – May 31, 2026 During the six-month period, 110 drug-related arrests were filed in Burke County. Charges were distributed across five categories: 234 counts of possession, 43 counts of paraphernalia, 10 counts of methamphetamine-specific offenses, 9 counts of trafficking, and 7 counts of maintaining a drug-related nuisance. Public filings and news reports documented multiple enforcement actions during this window. Among reported cases were a traffic stop resulting in arrests of two residents on drug charges, a search warrant execution in which methamphetamine and fentanyl were recovered, and a high-speed chase concluding in drug charges against a person. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. No addresses met the threshold of two or more drug arrests during this period based on available parcel-record data. Anyone struggling with substance use or seeking treatment resources can visit the county recovery resources page at /recovery.

# Caldwell County Public Safety Summary **Period: December 2, 2025 – May 31, 2026** --- Caldwell County recorded 41 drug-related arrests during the six-month window, according to publicly available law-enforcement records. Detailed charge breakdowns and specific offense categories are not available in current public filings for this period. Residents seeking information about individual cases are encouraged to contact the Caldwell County Clerk's office or review court dockets directly. No addresses met the threshold of two or more drug arrests during this window, or linked public actions were not available for publication. Anyone struggling with substance use or affected by related criminal justice proceedings can find confidential support and recovery resources at **/recovery**.

# Wake County Drug-Related Arrests: Dec 2–May 31 **317 people were charged with drug-related offenses** across Wake County during the six-month period of December 2, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Specific charge breakdowns by category are not available in this summary. For detailed classification of charges and case outcomes, residents and journalists are encouraged to consult Wake County District Court records or the District Attorney's public filings. No geographic hot-spot analysis can be provided at this time, as address-level data meeting reporting thresholds was not included in this summary. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Anyone struggling with substance use or seeking support related to arrest and recovery can find resources at **/recovery**.

# Catawba County Drug-Related Arrests: Dec 2, 2025 – May 31, 2026 **145 people were charged with drug-related offenses** during the six-month window, according to county records. The most common charges were paraphernalia (80 cases), methamphetamine possession (59), and general possession charges (47). Twenty people were charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver (PWISD). Cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin charges numbered 20, 17, and 11 respectively. Three trafficking charges were filed. Three addresses recorded two or more drug-related arrests in this period: 484 HWY 70 SW in Hickory; 712 E 11TH ST in Newton; and 5723 SPRINGS RD in Conover. Public filings from May and March documented charges including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine possession, and related offenses in Hickory. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless convicted. Anyone seeking support for substance use can visit the county's recovery resources at /recovery.

# Mecklenburg County Public Safety Summary **Period: December 2, 2025 – May 31, 2026** --- ## Overview No drug-related arrests were recorded in this county during the reporting window. However, a significant federal investigation culminated in late May with charges and civil forfeiture proceedings tied to alleged drug and gun trafficking at a north Charlotte hotel. ## Key Action Five people were charged federally following a six-month investigation. The U.S. Attorney's Office filed civil forfeiture against the property, alleging it was used to facilitate drug trafficking. Multiple raids and arrests occurred in late May 2026. Court filings indicate that people without involvement in alleged criminal activity were also residing at the property during enforcement operations. ## Resources Anyone affected by substance use or seeking recovery support can contact local treatment services at **/recovery**.