On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 12:50 a.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop on N.C. Highway 87 South of Graham, N.C. near Kinston Ln. The vehicle was stopped for improper equipment and displaying a revoked license plate. The driver, identified as Kevin Tyler Brown, was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

As Deputies approached the vehicle, they observed Mr. Brown drop three clear baggies out of the window. The three baggies were found to contain white powdery, and clear crystal-like substances. Mr. Brown was detained while Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.

During the search, Deputies discovered four catalytic converters which appeared to have been cut off from other unknown vehicles. Mr. Brown was unable to produce the proper paperwork or credentials to be in possession of the catalytic converters.

Mr. Brown was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Kevin Tyler Brown     W/M/ 37

Address:         6840 Stockard Rd., Graham, N.C.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1ct: Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked,

4cts: Felony Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts,

*Mr. Brown was also served with an outstanding Child Support warrant*

Bond: $90,000 Secured

Kevin Tyler Brown