On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit assisted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency with the arrest of a wanted Graham man with outstanding felony warrants.
During the operation, the suspect attempted to flee in a motor vehicle which collided with two DEA vehicles injuring three DEA agents.
Sheriff’s Office Investigators took the suspect, Jeremy Trevon Townsend, into custody without further incident.
Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at Mr. Townsend’s residence. During the search, marijuana, suspected fentanyl, and paraphernalia were located. A concealed stolen firearm was found in Mr. Townsend’s vehicle.
Mr. Townsend was arrested and transported to Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Jeremy Trevon Townsend B/M/29 2613 Shallowford Ct., Graham, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, 1ct: Felony Assault inflicting serious injury on Law Enforcement, 1ct: Felony Possession of a stolen firearm,
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute Marijuana,
1ct: Felony possession of schedule II-controlled substance
1ct: Misdemeanor Carry a Concealed Weapon, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of marijuana paraphernalia, 2cts: Misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia
Bond: $350,000 secured
If anyone has any information concerning the distribution of controlled substances within Alamance County, please contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 and request to speak with a narcotics investigator.
