Rutherford County Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests
By Marge | Published 2026-01-15T19:28:24.284Z
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Rutherford County deputies seize 14 grams of fentanyl during a Forest City traffic stop. Two local residents arrested for trafficking.
Rutherford County -- January 15, 2026: A routine traffic stop on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and the arrest of two local residents.According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded as follows:The Stop: Deputies with the Road Patrol unit were patrolling College Avenue in Forest City when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction.The Search: During the encounter, deputies received consent to search the vehicle.The Discovery:
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