Winston-Salem Man Charged After Pharmacy Break-In

Authorities report over 80 medications were stolen in the incident.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 32-year-old Winston-Salem man, Shahaatiin Smiley Stanley, has been arrested and charged with 80 counts of felony larceny after breaking and entering, and one count of felony breaking or entering a pharmacy. The arrest follows a break-in at an Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Urgent Care pharmacy in Clemmons, North Carolina on February 20, 2026, where over 80 medications were stolen.

Why it matters

This incident highlights a concerning trend of increasing theft of medications from pharmacies, driven by factors such as the ongoing opioid crisis, economic hardship, and the ease of reselling stolen prescription drugs on the black market. Pharmacy break-ins and thefts pose a significant threat to public safety and access to necessary medications.

The details

Authorities report that Stanley faces 80 counts of felony larceny after breaking and entering, and one count of felony breaking or entering a pharmacy. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office utilized video surveillance from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and its Real Time Intelligence Center to identify and apprehend the suspect.

  • The break-in occurred on February 20, 2026.
  • Stanley's first court appearance is scheduled for February 27, 2026.

The players

Shahaatiin Smiley Stanley

A 32-year-old Winston-Salem man who has been arrested and charged in connection with the pharmacy break-in.

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that utilized video surveillance and technology to identify and apprehend the suspect.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The healthcare system that operates the Urgent Care pharmacy that was targeted in the break-in.

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What’s next

Stanley is being held at the Forsyth County Detention Center without bond, with his first court appearance scheduled for February 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of pharmacy theft, driven by factors like the opioid crisis and economic hardship. It underscores the importance of pharmacies implementing advanced security measures and the critical role of law enforcement in combating this issue to protect public safety and access to necessary medications.