Two men have been arrested by the deputies from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office following a search in Aberdeen on November 15, 2024.
According to the MCSO, deputies executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Gaines Street. The search led to the seizure of several illegal drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, meth, ecstasy, oxycodone, hydrocodone and other drug paraphenalia.
The deputies arrested Vincent Ear McRae, 36, along with Michael Daquawn Lamar Thomas, 40, both of Aberdeen. Both men face multiple charges including possession with intent to sell and deliver the drugs.
In a press release, the MCSO says McRae is under a 48-hour hold at the Moore County Detention Center, and Thomas is being held in the detention center on a $10,000 secure bond. Both men have a court date scheduled for November 27.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information and photos in this article were contributed by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
