Two Arrested During Drug And Theft Investigation

JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two people were arrested on August 8 after the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Willow Spring community.

Deputies searched a home on Saleen Drive, where they reportedly discovered suspected stolen property and illegal drugs. Among the items recovered were a generator, a weed eater, a backpack blower, and a small quantity of methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia.

Tanner Triplett, 35, of Holly Springs, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including: maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of altering or removing a serial number, and possession of stolen property.

Triplett was booked into the Johnston County Detention Center on a $55,000 secured bond. Authorities say he is also being held without bond on outstanding warrants from other counties.

Also arrested at the scene was Dana Marie Crawford, 39, of Raleigh. She has been charged with maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crawford’s bond was set at $20,000.

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be forthcoming.