Fentanyl, Marijuna And Firearms Seized During Catawba County Arrests

On Saturday, March 4th, Deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division stopped a vehicle for displaying a license plate that had been reported lost or stolen. This traffic stop occurred at the intersection of Hwy 127 South and Zion Church Rd.

During a search of this vehicle deputies located and seized 11 grams of fentanyl, 121 grams of marijuana, two firearms, digital scales and a small amount of United States currency.

The driver of this vehicle, 22-year old Jaterrian K’Tryus Jenkins, was arrested and has been charged with Trafficking in Opium, Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jenkins of Hickory, received a $30,000.00 secured bond and had a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on 03/06/2023.

A passenger, Christian Dior Sifford, a convicted felon, was arrested and has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Sifford was also served with two outstanding Orders for Arrest. Sifford, 29, a Hickory resident, received a $5,000.00 secured bond of the firearms charge and a $500.00 secured bond on the Orders for Arrest. Sifford had a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on 03/06/2023.

Photos: Catawba County Sheriff’s Office