On October 20, 2024, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit conducted surveillance on a vehicle from out of state as part of a lengthy investigation into a suspected cocaine distribution group located in the Hubert Community.
With the assistance of the NCIS Special Operations Unit, the Jacksonville Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a traffic stop was conducted, one kilogram of cocaine and US Currency was seized. Subsequently, a search warrant was served at the residence located at 276 Inverness Drive, Hubert, NC. During the residential search, over one kilogram of Cocaine and 10 pounds of Marijuana were seized. Additionally, $47,088.00 US Currency was seized as assets of the illegal drug trade.
"Working to dismantle drug organizations often takes time, but a comprehensive investigation is crucial to ensure a successful prosecution,” Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas said. “Patience and thoroughness in these cases lead to stronger outcomes that hold offenders accountable and help protect our community."
These arrests and seizures represent a significant impact on the flow of cocaine within our community. Cooperation with our local and federal law enforcement partners is essential to combating the flow of illicit drugs in Onslow County. We encourage anyone with information regarding drug activity in their neighborhood to visit the Onslow County Sheriff's Office website and click “Submit a Tip.”
Crime Stoppers offers cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that is deemed of value or assistance to law enforcement. Information can also be anonymously texted via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and never have to reveal their identity.
Timothy Earl Butler
F – Trafficking Cocaine (x3)
F – Maintaining a Dwelling for a CS
F – PWISD Cocaine
F – PWISD Marijuana
F – Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Cocaine
F – Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Marijuana
Bond: $2,000,000.00 Secured
Charlie Edward Cobb Jr
F – Trafficking Cocaine (x3)
F – PWISD Cocaine
F – PWISD Marijuana
F – Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Cocaine
Bond: $2,000,000.00 Secured
Gabriel Andre Rivera
F – Trafficking Cocaine (x3)
F – PWISD Marijuana
F – Conspiracy to Sell/Deliver Cocaine
F – Possess Marijuana
F – Possess Cocaine
BOND: $2,000,000.00