Crime & Safety
Rockingham County, NC Drug Bust: Stolen Gun, Marijuana Seized
Rockingham County, NC — An early morning traffic enforcement operation in North Carolina led to the arrest of a 20 year old man Monday after deputies allegedly discovered approximately one pound of ma
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-12T15:54:31.331Z
Rockingham County, NC — An early morning traffic enforcement operation in North Carolina led to the arrest of a 20 year old man Monday after deputies allegedly discovered approximately one pound of marijuana, THC containing products and a stolen firearm during a license checkpoint.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff 's Office, deputies were conducting a license check early Monday, Oct. 12, near Highway 68 and Lemons Loop in Stokesdale when they encountered a male driver traveling through the checkpoint.
Authorities identified the driver as Quentin Daishawn McNebb, 20, of Eden, North Carolina.
Investigators said deputies allegedly discovered a large quantity of marijuana, estimated at approximately one pound, along with pills and other items containing THC.
During the encounter, deputies also reportedly located a firearm that authorities identified as stolen.
Following the discovery, Deputy D. Webb arrested McNebb on multiple charges.
The charges announced by the sheriff's office include:
Felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana Felony possession of a stolen firearm Failure to heed a light or siren The sheriff's office confirmed that McNebb's vehicle was seized and impounded following the arrest.
Deputies also collected the suspected narcotics, pills and firearm as evidence.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing, particularly regarding the stolen firearm.
McNebb appeared before a magistrate and received a $5,000 secured bond . His court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
He was subsequently placed in the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility.
Sheriff Billy Parker commended the deputies involved, including D. Webb, K. Charles, A. Peters, Cpl. A. Vaughn and Sgt. W. Paschal, for their vigilance during the enforcement operation.
The sheriff's office emphasized its continued efforts to combat illegal narcotics distribution and firearms offenses throughout Rockingham County.
McNebb is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.