On 6-5-2018, The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Shane Taylor, 26 years of age, of 306 Kelly Lane in Blounts Creek, Michael Stocks, 28 years of age, of 160 Haddock Drive in Vanceboro and Elizabeth Stocks, 27 years of age of 160 Haddock Drive in Vanceboro.
Shane Taylor was charged with Trafficking in Opium, Sell and Delivery of Oxycodone a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Michael Stocks and Elizabeth Stocks were charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Oxycodone a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Their arrest stemmed from Investigators receiving complaints that drug deals are occurring behind the gas station located at the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 33 in Chocowinity. Investigators conducted surveillance and witnessed Shane Taylor meet with Michael Stocks and Elizabeth Stocks behind the store. Investigators conducted vehicle stops on Shane Taylor, Michael Stocks and Elizabeth Stocks. Investigators conducted a search and found Oxycodone pills packaged for resale in small plastic baggies.
Shane Taylor was confined in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $10,000.00 secured bond. Michael Stocks was confined in the Beaufort County Detention Center under a $5,000.00 secured bond. Elizabeth Stocks was released under a $5,000.00 unsecured bond.
