4 Charged After Pot Smell Leads to Firearms Converted to Machine Guns

Hoke County Deputies Find Illegal Weapons During Traffic Stop

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:12pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a metal firearm component, such as a switch or other conversion device, dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a dark background, conveying a sense of the serious, investigative nature of this crime.The discovery of illegally modified firearms during a routine traffic stop exposes the ongoing challenge of combating the proliferation of untraceable 'ghost guns' and machine gun conversions.Raeford Today

Four men and a juvenile were charged after deputies in Hoke County, North Carolina stopped a driver for a window tint violation, smelled marijuana, and then discovered four firearms - two of which had been illegally converted to fully automatic machine guns.

Why it matters

The discovery of illegally modified firearms and machine guns during a routine traffic stop highlights ongoing concerns about the proliferation of untraceable 'ghost guns' and the potential for violent crime involving high-powered weapons in the region.

The details

During the traffic stop on Cope Road near Red Springs Road/N.C. 211 south of Raeford, deputies found a Glock handgun on one of the occupants after a pat-down. Another Glock and two M-4 style rifles were then located in the vehicle. Further inspection revealed that one of the Glocks and one of the rifles had been illegally converted to fully automatic machine guns using 'switches' or modification devices.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

LaKeith Wilkerson

The driver of the vehicle, charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction and possession of a machine gun.

Tyler Murphy-Fulmore

One of the passengers, charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction and possession of a machine gun.

Jereveon Glenn

One of the passengers, charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction and possession of a machine gun.

Treyssan McIntyre

One of the passengers, initially charged with carrying a concealed weapon and simple possession of marijuana, now also being sought on an additional charge related to the modified Glock handgun.

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What’s next

The judge will determine bail amounts and conditions for the four charged individuals. Authorities are still searching for Treyssan McIntyre on the additional charge related to the modified Glock handgun.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating the proliferation of illegal firearms, including ghost guns and machine gun conversions, which can pose a serious threat to public safety when discovered during routine traffic stops.