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Man charged after drugs found in Lumberton motel, deputies say Justin T. Locklear (Source: Robeson Co. Sheriff s Office) By WMBF News Staff | January 27, 2021 at 8:38 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 8:38 PM
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WMBF) - A man is in custody after drugs were found in a North Carolina motel earlier this week.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said its Drug Enforcement Division and SWAT teams executed a search warrant at the Econo Lodge on Capuano Road in Lumberton. Deputies said the search led to the seizure of drugs including fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana as well as a firearm and other drug paraphernalia.
The following victims suffered injuries that were not life-threatening:
• Shelia Bullard, 49, of Maxton
• Catalina Bullard, 29, of Lumberton
• A 17-year-old victim from Lumberton
• A 7-year-old was struck in the face by Locklear causing minor injuries, according to the release.
Locklear faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping, assault inflicting serious injury in the presence of a minor and assault on a child under 12, the release said. His bail was set at $1,335,000.
Staff writer Melody Brown-Peyton can be reached at mbrownpeyton@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3568
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