LCSO Disturbance Call Results in Narcotics Charges
On October 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A-Shift responded to a disturbance at a residence in Lenoir County.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the individuals involved and observed suspected narcotics in plain view. The individuals present were detained, and EMS was requested to evaluate a three-month-old infant as a precautionary measure.
The Lenoir County Department of Social Services (DSS) was contacted to assist with the welfare and custody of the child. Deputies subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. During the search, additional suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located inside the home.
As a result of the investigation, Antonia Ellison, age 51, from Lenoir County, and Jennifer Rodriquez, age 61, from Pitt County, were transported to the Lenoir County Jail and charged with the following offenses:
Felony Exposing a Child to Controlled Substances
Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Felony Maintaining a Vehicle, Dwelling, or Place for a Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DSS assumed custody of the infant at the hospital.
