Lexington, North Carolina – A Lexington traffic stop near Interstate 85 led to a fentanyl-related arrest Tuesday, deputies said.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the agency’s T.R.A.C.E. Team encountered a disabled vehicle stopped in the roadway on Highway 150 near Interstate 85 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
During the investigation, detectives allegedly discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia in the possession of the driver, authorities said.
The driver, Joseph Aaron Everhart, 37, of Lexington, was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, displaying fictitious registration, operating an unregistered vehicle, and no financial responsibility, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials said Everhart was transported to the Davidson County Jail, where he was held without bond. Authorities said the no-bond status was due to the suspect allegedly being out on bond under pre-trial release conditions at the time of the arrest.
Everhart is scheduled to appear in Davidson County District Court later in March 2026, according to the release.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office stated that under North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, judicial officials — not law enforcement — determine the conditions of release in criminal cases.
The investigation began after deputies encountered the vehicle stopped in the roadway, which prompted further inquiry by detectives assigned to the T.R.A.C.E. (Targeted Response and Crime Enforcement) Team.
Traffic stops along Highway 150 near Interstate 85 can affect daily commuting routes used by local workers and students traveling through the Lexington area.
Authorities say the investigation remains documented through standard charging procedures.
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