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Traffic Stop on Sardis Church Road Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest

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Traffic Stop on Sardis Church Road Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest

facebook.com | Oct 26, 2026 9:40 PM

Traffic Stop on Sardis Church Road Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Sardis Church Road ended with a 32-year-old man facing a felony drug charge after deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. W. Paschal stopped a vehicle on October 25, 2026, after observing traffic infractions.

During the stop, deputies determined that the driver, Bradley James Lawson, had a suspended driver's license and an expired registration tag.

K-9 Deputy J. Pulliam responded to the scene with K-9 Olga to assist with the investigation. Authorities said the investigation resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Lawson was charged with:

Felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine)

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Lawson was taken before a magistrate, who set a $5,000 secured bond. He was subsequently placed in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility.

The sheriff’s office said deputies will continue conducting traffic enforcement on local highways and backroads as part of efforts to keep the community safe.

Sheriff Billy Parker praised his deputies for their proactive enforcement efforts and professionalism.

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Source note: Star News TV · Oct 26, 2026 9:40 PM.

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Traffic Stop on Sardis Church Road Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Sardis Church Road ended with a 32-year-old man facing a felony drug charge after deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. W. Paschal stopped a vehicle on October 25, 2026, after observing traffic infractions. During the stop, deputies determined that the driver, Bradley James Lawson, had a suspended driver's license and an expired registration tag. K-9 Deputy J. Pulliam responded to the scene with K-9 Olga to assist with the investigation. Authorities said the investigation resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Lawson was charged with: Felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) Possession of drug paraphernalia Lawson was taken before a magistrate, who set a $5,000 secured bond. He was subsequently placed in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. The sheriff’s office said deputies will continue conducting traffic enforcement on local highways and backroads as part of efforts to keep the community safe. Sheriff Billy Parker praised his deputies for their proactive enforcement efforts and professionalism.
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