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Kenly police report fentanyl and meth seizure, list incidents and outreach efforts
Summary
At the May 12 meeting Police Chief James Ayers reported 14 incidents over the period including a major drug seizure (23 grams fentanyl, 27 grams methamphetamine and about seven oxycodone pills), recovery of a vehicle and multiple community outreach activities; court follow‑up was noted.
Police Chief James Ayers delivered the department’s activity report during the May 12 meeting, outlining recent enforcement activity and community programs.
The department recorded 14 incidents in the reporting period, including nine accidents, three criminal summonses, nine disturbances, three larcenies, four trespassing incidents and 17 verbal warnings; officers completed 152 business/residence checks plus 27 additional checks. Chief Ayers reported a large drug seizure involving approximately 23 grams of fentanyl, 27 grams of methamphetamine and about seven oxycodone pills; a motor vehicle was recovered and the department said it will pursue follow‑up through the court system.
The police department also described community outreach such as Operation Easter Basket delivering gift baskets to seniors and children, participation in a local elementary school career day, and traffic control during Good Friday worship. A personnel note welcomed Officer Strickland’s newborn, a detail mentioned informally in the report.
