Currituck County Woman Arrested After K-9 Sniffs Out Meth in Vehicle
GRANDY, N.C. — A Currituck County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies discovered methamphetamine in her vehicle with the help of a K-9 unit.
Crash Leads Deputies to Suspect
On Thursday, deputies responded to the 6300 block of Caratoke Highway following reports of a motor vehicle accident where the driver fled the scene. Officers soon located the vehicle nearby and observed the driver, later identified as Amanda Davenport, 37, removing items and appearing impaired.
K-9 Arty Detects Narcotics
While investigating, deputies saw drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. A Southern Shores K-9 unit already in the area conducted an air sniff. K-9 Arty alerted to narcotics, prompting a search that uncovered approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, along with needles and drug pipes.
Charges Filed
Davenport was arrested and issued warrants for:
- Driving while impaired
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Failure to maintain lane control
- Careless and reckless driving
- Driving while license suspended
- Possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule II controlled substances
- Maintaining a vehicle for controlled substance use
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Authorities have not released bond information. The case remains under investigation by the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office.
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