Calvin Mark Wilson, Drug Trafficking, North Carolina 2017

Drug Trafficking Rings Cracked in Craven County: Eight Defendants Arrested

In a major blow to the heroin and marijuana trade in North Carolina, eight defendants have been arrested in connection with a 35-count federal indictment charging them with conspiracy to distribute heroin and marijuana, as well as various firearm offenses.

The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury on October 17, 2017, targets a ring of alleged distributors and dealers operating in Craven County. Among those arrested were Calvin Mark Wilson, aka ‘Bali,’ 33, of New Bern, NC; Mario Correllus Bargneare, aka ‘Rio,’ 38, of New Bern, NC; Willie Frank James Ahern, aka ‘White, White Bread, Dribs,’ 38, of Bayboro, NC; Derek Jacquan Wiggins, aka ‘DJ,’ 37, of New Bern, NC; Roy James Nolon, aka ‘Henny,’ 20, of New Bern, NC; Michael Qualeek Velasquez, aka ‘Moo Moo,’ 22, of New Bern, NC (currently housed in the Bertie Correctional Institution); Lamar Hosea Wiggins, aka ‘LB,’ 39, of New Bern, NC; and LaShawnna Jaquette McCotter, aka ‘Flossy,’ 46, of New Bern, NC.

Additionally, Adrienne Michelle Hall, 34, of New Bern, NC, was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and for possession of heroin. Caroline Louise Hughes, 27, of Alliance, NC, faces a 3-count indictment for conspiracy to distribute heroin and distributing heroin.

In addition to the federal arrests, three other individuals were arrested by the New Bern Police Department for state drug and firearm offenses. Suquanna Robinson, 33, of New Bern, NC, was arrested for possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin and maintaining a dwelling. Dwayne Stallings, 32, of Cove City, was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm. Finally, Nassar Mack, 36, of New Bern, NC, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon.

U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. commented, ‘The heroin epidemic is affecting the lives of citizens here in North Carolina and throughout the nation.’ District Attorney Scott Thomas added, ‘This coordinated investigation between local, state, and federal agencies is part of our ongoing effort to combat violence and illegal drug activity in our area.’

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge CJ Hyman stated, ‘One of ATF’s primary missions is to combat violent crime, and this investigation is a great example of the positive results that can be accomplished when we collaborate with our law enforcement partners to accomplish the common goal of making our communities safer.’

New Bern’s Chief of Police, Toussaint E. Summers, Jr., also commended the effort, saying, ‘The citizens of the City of New Bern, Craven County, and eastern North Carolina can be assured that the law enforcement community, as well as federal and state prosecutors, will work together to address this critical issue.’