Routine Traffic Stop Sends Passenger To Jail For Possession Of Meth

On Thursday April 21, 2022 12:38 p.m., while on routine patrol on S NC Hwy 87 and Rumley Rd., Deputies observed a white Nissan Altima traveling north following another vehicle too closely. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Thompson Mill and Mt Herman Rock Creek Rd.

As a Deputy was talking with the driver, a K9 on scene gave positive indication of contraband. Deputies conducted a probable cause search locating .28 grams of methamphetamine in a gold bag belonging to the passenger identified as Heather Marie Toney. Deputies also located various smoking pipes in the gold bag.

Ms. Toney was placed under arrest and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center.

The driver was issued a warning citation.

Name:             Heather Marie Toney          W/F/38

Address:         14004 Lakeside Ave, Burlington NC

Charges:        1ct: Felony Possession of Methamphetamine

1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:              $5,000 secure