Two arrested on drug and child abuse charges after Carthage search warrant execution

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Two people face a long list of drug and child abuse charges following a search warrant executed Friday in the Carthage area, according to Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields.

On May 30, detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office searched a residence in the 100 block of Barbers Park Drive, where they seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, THC oil, Suboxone, drug paraphernalia, four firearms and more than $1,000 in cash.

Authorities say 28-year-old Christopher Kant Verbal of Carthage was arrested on more than a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges, including trafficking in opium or heroin, multiple counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver controlled substances, and felony possession of marijuana. He is also charged with maintaining a dwelling for drug activity, misdemeanor child abuse, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Christopher Kant Verbal

Verbal was placed under a 48-hour hold at the Moore County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court on June 12.

Also arrested was 22-year-old Dasani Avione Collins, also of Carthage. Collins faces similar drug-related charges, including felony possession and possession with intent to sell and deliver multiple controlled substances. She is also charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Dasani Avione Collins

Collins was booked into the Moore County Detention Center under a $125,000 secured bond. Her court appearance is also set for June 12.

Information and mug shots used in this article were contributed by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
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.

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