Davidson County, NC – A Thomasville man was sentenced to prison in Davidson County Superior Court after pleading guilty to a charge of death by distribution of a controlled substance.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Charles Jenkins, 43, entered his plea on Wednesday. Jenkins was sentenced to serve between 58 and 82 months in prison and has been placed in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Corrections.
Officials say the conviction resulted from a 2021 investigation by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. In June of that year, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division responded to a report of a deceased individual at a local residence. The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was a drug overdose. Investigators later allegedly determined Jenkins supplied the narcotic involved in the case.
Authorities noted that coordinated efforts between the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office for Prosecutorial District 33 were instrumental in bringing the case to a resolution. According to law enforcement, the case highlights ongoing efforts to address drug-related deaths in North Carolina.
Drug overdoses remain a leading cause of death among adults and have reportedly increased in the United States in recent years. Local officials encourage anyone struggling with substance use to seek assistance. Family Services of Davidson County provides a 24-hour support hotline at (336) 243-1934.
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