Davidson County, NC – A Lexington woman was arrested Tuesday following a drug investigation prompted by multiple community complaints, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, detectives with the T.R.A.C.E. (Targeted Responsible Active Criminal Enforcement) team conducted the investigation on January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) at a residence in the 600 block of Robert Beck Road in Lexington, located in central Davidson County near the Winston-Salem area of the Piedmont Triad.
Investigators said the probe focused on suspected drug activity reported by residents. During the investigation, detectives arrested Jennifer Renee Linhart, 48, of Lexington.
Authorities allege Linhart was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Linhart was taken into custody and placed in the Davidson County Jail, where officials said she was held under a $100,000 secured bond. Court records indicate she is scheduled to appear in court in January 2026.
The sheriff’s office noted that the investigation remains ongoing and additional information could be released at a later time.
Under North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, judicial officials — not law enforcement — determine conditions of release in criminal cases, including bond amounts. Authorities emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents in the Lexington and Davidson County area are encouraged to report suspected drug activity to local law enforcement as part of ongoing efforts to address community safety concerns.
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