Durham Man Arrested After Jones County Traffic Stop Uncovers Narcotics Stash

Aparicio faces multiple drug charges following search of his vehicle.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:55pm

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A 41-year-old Durham man has been arrested and charged with several drug-related offenses after a traffic stop in Trenton, North Carolina led to the discovery of multiple bags of narcotics in his vehicle. The Jones County Sheriff's Office was called in to assist the North Carolina Highway Patrol with the stop on January 22nd around 8:45 PM.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of illegal drugs, particularly in rural areas. The arrest of Aparicio and the seizure of the narcotics stash could disrupt local drug trafficking operations and potentially lead to further investigations.

The details

During the traffic stop, multiple bags of methamphetamine and cocaine were found and recovered from Aparicio's vehicle. He was subsequently arrested and charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver both methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without liability insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle.

  • The traffic stop occurred on January 22, 2026 around 8:45 PM.

The players

Aparicio

A 41-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina who was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following the traffic stop.

Jones County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted the North Carolina Highway Patrol with the traffic stop and subsequent arrest.

North Carolina Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that initiated the traffic stop that led to the discovery of the narcotics stash.

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What’s next

Aparicio was given a $25,000 secured bond and taken to the Jones County Jail. The judge will determine if he will be allowed out on bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of illegal drugs, even in more rural areas of the state. The seizure of the narcotics stash could disrupt local drug trafficking operations and potentially lead to further investigations into the source and distribution network.