On September 6, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., deputies from the B-District responded to a report of a careless and reckless driver near the Heart of Manteo on Hwy 64. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the vehicle stationary at the red light at Bowsertown and Hwy 64, with the driver appearing to be asleep behind the wheel.
Deputies were able to awaken the driver and secure the vehicle. During the subsequent search, they recovered and seized quantities of Fentanyl and Suboxone.
Jonathan A. Layton, 31, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, was arrested and charged with the following:
Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired
Misdemeanor Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Layton was given a $15,000 secured bond.
Nags Head Police Department Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) assisted with this incident. A DRE is a police officer specially trained in recognizing specific symptoms and behaviors that are caused by drugs.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring public safety and tackling drug-related offenses within our community. We urge anyone with information about illegal substances or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement. For tips or information, please reach out to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at 252-475-5980 or the Dare County Communications Center at 252-473-3444.