Crime & Safety
Rockingham County, NC: Heroin, Fentanyl Seized in Traffic Stop
Eden, NC – A Monday traffic stop in Rockingham County led to the reported seizure of heroin and fentanyl and the arrest of a 35 year old man, with a sheriff's K 9 unit assisting deputies during the in
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-12T23:26:35.128Z
Eden, NC – A Monday traffic stop in Rockingham County led to the reported seizure of heroin and fentanyl and the arrest of a 35 year old man, with a sheriff's K 9 unit assisting deputies during the investigation.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff 's Office, Deputy C. Parker conducted a traffic stop Monday, October 12, near Buttercup Road and Riverside Circle in Eden, North Carolina.
During the encounter, deputies reportedly observed drug paraphernalia, prompting a request for assistance from the department's K 9 unit.
K 9 Deputy J. Pulliam and his police dog, Olga, responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Following additional investigative work by Rockingham County patrol deputies, authorities reported discovering illegal narcotics in the possession of 35 year old Jarred Joseph Earles.
Earles was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance involving heroin, felony possession of a controlled substance involving fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Sheriff's Office did not specify the quantities of heroin or fentanyl allegedly recovered during the stop.
Following his arrest, Earles was taken before a magistrate, who ordered that he be held without bond.
Authorities said Earles was already out on bond in connection with a driving while impaired case at the time of his latest arrest.
A court date was scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Rockingham County Sheriff Billy Parker praised the deputies involved, including Deputy C. Parker, K 9 Deputy J. Pulliam and K 9 Olga, for their work during the investigation.
The Sheriff's Office described the arrest as part of its ongoing efforts to address illegal drug possession throughout Rockingham County.
Authorities did not announce any additional arrests connected to the traffic stop.
The charges remain allegations, and Earles is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.