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Melissa Gail Hall Quinn, 50, of Beulaville, was arrested by the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 12 and charged with multiple drug offenses, including five felony charges. She is currently being held in the Duplin County Jail without bond.
“These arrests represent removing drug dealers from the streets of our communities,” announced the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office on social media. “It also helps to prevent potential overdoses and deaths which continue to affect our citizens.”
Quinn faces several charges, including manufacturing a schedule II controlled substance, selling a schedule II controlled substance, delivering a schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling, or place for a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
In a public announcement from the DCSO, Sheriff Stratton Stokes noted that many investigations are initiated based on information provided by citizens regarding illegal drug activity in their communities. He encouraged the public to contact their office at 910-296-2150 or to use Duplin County Crime Stoppers. “Duplin County Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.”
The statement also highlighted the negative impact of substance abuse and addiction on families within the community.
“We continue to work with our community partners to encourage those with substance abuse issues to seek treatment and address their addictions.”
To report crime anonymously, call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 910-372-9202. You can also submit information through the Duplin County Citizens Connect website.
