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Yadkinville police report fentanyl discovery after pursuit; department reports surplus firearm and ammunition sales
Summary
Police Chief Philip Scott told the board an officer-initiated traffic stop on May 17 led to a pursuit that ended on Lake Hills Drive; a subsequent vehicle search turned up fentanyl and the driver was charged. Chief Scott also reported the department sold surplus firearms for about $4,500 and expects roughly $6,000 from ammunition sales.
Police Chief Philip Scott reported to the Yadkinville Board of Commissioners that call volume within the department has increased and described a May 17 incident in which an officer attempted to stop a vehicle that resulted in a pursuit ending on Lake Hills Drive. After a search of the vehicle officers located fentanyl and the driver was charged with drug possession and several traffic violations, Chief Scott said.
Chief Scott also told the board the department sold surplus firearms to Foothills Firearms for approximately $4,500 and expects to receive about $6,000 for surplus ammunition. No additional operational details or pending court dates were provided in the meeting minutes.
The chief’s report was part of the regular public safety updates provided to the board during its June 1 meeting.
