A significant drug bust in Onslow County, North Carolina, has resulted in multiple arrests following a six-month investigation involving local, state, and federal agencies. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that search warrants were executed at three residences on Thursday, located at 250 Wild Geese Lane and 400 Duncan Road South, both in the vicinity of Richlands.
During the searches, authorities recovered nearly three pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, five firearms—including one reported stolen—a 2017 Ford Fusion, and $6,792 in cash. The confiscated items were displayed in a photograph released by the sheriff’s office.
Two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the drug operation. William Feliciano, 42, of 250 Wild Geese Lane, Lot 6, faces multiple felony charges, including six counts of trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, trafficking heroin/opium, manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Concetta Dearborn, 35, also of 250 Wild Geese Lane, Lot 6, was similarly charged. Her charges include three counts of felony trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, possession with intent to sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, trafficking heroin/opium, manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both Feliciano and Dearborn are being held on secured bonds of $2.5 million each. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the investigation or any potential additional arrests related to the case.
