Overdose Death-Narcotics Investigation Leads To Arrest

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit has been conducting a narcotics investigation on Sunrise Trl. Snow Camp, NC.  This investigation began in March 2022 after a death occurred believed to be caused by an opioid overdose. 

On Sunday April 10, 2022, Investigators conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle occupied by Samuel Gary Raines who is believed to be involved with the overdose death. A probable cause search found Mr. Raines to be in possession of approximately 8 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl, approximately 1.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine and one dosage unit of Suboxone prescription medication.  Mr. Raines was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Samuel Gary Raines W/M/49                                              

Address:         423 Sunrise Trl. Snow Camp, NC

Charges:         2cts: Felony Trafficking Opium or Heroin

                        1ct:   Felony Possess with intent to sell distribute Heroin

                        1ct:   Felony Possess with intent to sell distribute Methamphetamine

                        1ct:   Felony Sell/Deliver Suboxone

                        1ct:   Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:              $75,000 secure

This case remains under investigation.

If anyone has any information about this case or information concerning the distribution of controlled substances within Alamance County, please contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 and request to speak with a narcotics investigator.