Drugs seized, 3 arrested

Published 9:09 am Thursday, April 21, 2016

Three people were arrested and drugs seized after a raid in Mocksville April 14.

Undercover officers had made a buy from a residence on Williams Street, said Mocksville Police Chief Todd Penley. They, along with the Davie County Sheriff’s Department, later executed a search warrant on the home.

Rogeilo Barona, 21, of 168 Williams St., was charged with selling and delivering marijuana, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, conspiracy to sell marijuana, maintaining a vehicle or place for the sale of controlled substances, felony possession marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

Ivan Mendoza, 26, also of 168 Williams St., was charged with conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana, and possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $25,000 bond.

Arrested in a vehicle near the residence was William Dillard, 39, of US 158, Mocksville, charged with conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, and possession of a stolen firearm. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

Penley said the Williams Street house had been under surveillance for months.

In all, officers seized about five pounds of marijuana, more than 7 grams of crack cocaine, almost 2 grams of BHO, prescription pills, and more than $4,300 in cash.

“This is a major win for the Town of Mocksville,” Penley said. “Our officers are dedicated to eliminating drugs in Mocksville. This coordinated effort is another step in keeping the residents of Mocksville safe.”