MEDIA RELEASE

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For Immediate Release                        Contact:       Byron Tucker

Date:   March 21, 2023                                                           ByronB.Tucker@alamance-nc.com

                                                                                                (o) 336.570.6306

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ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC

On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) and Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations arrested Jaheem Watson and Monte Byrd after a traffic stop was conducted. Officers located an assortment of fentanyl pills, two firearms, cocaine, and bulk United States Currency.

Jaheem Lashar Watson – B/M/33, Burlington, N.C.; Watson was charged with felony possession of a stolen firearm, felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony possession of cocaine, felony possession with intent to sell/distribute schedule II-controlled substance, felony maintaining a vehicle for sell/distribution.

Bond: $250,000 secure

Monte Deshawn Byrd – B/M/27, Burlington, N.C.; Byrd was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bond: $50,000 secure

The Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) is committed to the community by focusing on stopping the flow and distribution of fentanyl across Alamance County.

The Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team is actively seeking anyone who may have additional information about these investigations and locations of the wanted individuals to call Alamance County Crime Stoppers. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.