SNEADS FERRY MAN ARRESTED AGAIN

UPDATE:
A Sneads Ferry man arrested in June on drug-related charges has been arrested again, also for drug-related charges.
John Robert Pruitt Jr., 49 year old male of Fulcher Landing Road in Sneads Ferry was arrested by Onslow County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit July 12, 2016, on outstanding drug charges. Pruitt was arrested in June after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit found Pruitt in possession of heroin. Pruitt was placed in jail but was released on a secured bond. After Pruitt’s arrest another tip was received that Pruitt had more drugs stored at a residence in Sneads Ferry in addition to the drugs Pruitt was arrested for earlier.
Upon investigating the tip, deputies found heroin, pills and drug paraphernalia and again charged Pruitt. He was charged with:
Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell and Deliver Schedule I (Heroin) Maintain a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
He was taken before the magistrate, where he received a $5,000 secured bond.
Anyone with information about this incident, or individual is asked to contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit at 910-455-3113, or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Please refer to case 2016-12088 when calling.
A Sneads Ferry man has been arrested on several drug charges.
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation in Sneads Ferry on suspected drug dealers. During one particular operation, information was developed that John Robert Pruitt Jr. was selling heroin in the Sneads Ferry community. On June 26, 2016, Pruitt was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Unit and charged with Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance; Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substances; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Pruitt, a 49 year old male of Fulcher Landing Road in Sneads Ferry, was remanded to the Onslow County Detention Center under a $7,500 secured bond.
Anyone with information about this incident may contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit at 910-455-3113 or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Information you provide which leads to an arrest and/or conviction may entitle you to a reward. You may remain completely anonymous. Please refer to case 2016-12051 when calling about this case.
ANONYMOUS REPORTS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY CAN BE REPORTED TO ONSLOW COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT (910) 938-3273. You can also text your Crime Stoppers Tip via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and your message to 274637