Search Warrant Leads to Arrest in Robbins

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A 53-year-old man from Robbins, North Carolina is facing eight charges after a search warrant was executed at his home on February 25, 2026. During the search, detectives with the Moore County Sheriff's Office seized methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and non-tax-paid liquor.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat the distribution of illegal drugs and unlicensed alcohol sales in the Robbins community. The charges against the suspect cover a range of drug and alcohol-related offenses, indicating the severity of the alleged criminal activity.

The details

According to the Moore County Sheriff's Office, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Ray Road in Robbins. During the search, they seized methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and non-tax-paid liquor. As a result, the 53-year-old resident, William Sanders, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacture of liquor without a permit, and possession of non-tax-paid alcohol.

• On February 25, 2026, detectives executed the search warrant in Robbins.
• Sanders is scheduled to appear in Moore County district court on March 5, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Sanders is scheduled to appear in Moore County district court on March 5, 2026 to face the charges.