Counterfeit check arrest  | Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
On Tuesday, November 18th, 2008,  Clayton Police officers responded to the Woodforest Bank, inside the Wal-Mart at 805 Town Center Blvd, for a report of a female who was attempting to pass a counterfeit check.  Upon further investigation, Detective Jason Barnes was called to the scene to investigate.  During the investigation he found that the suspect had counterfeited a check against Rent America of Garner, NC in the amount of $4,550.00.  Det. Barnes arrested , Ms. Betty Lee Perez 25,  of 1415 Foxwood Drive, Garner, NC, and charged her with:  1 Count Attempted Obtain Property by False Pretense and 1 Count Attempted Uttering.  Ms. Perez was placed in the Johnston County Jail under a $5,000.00 secure bond.  Det. Barnes is following up with Garner Police on similar cases in their city.

Largest Drug seizure ever in Clayton | Thursday, November 13, 2008

During the past two days, Clayton Police officers have confiscated over 87 pounds of Marijuana with a street value estimated to be close $400,000.00.  Clayton Police Detectives have been working cooperatively with out-of-state authorities targeting shipments of Marijuana destined for Clayton.  The investigation thus far indicates that the marijuana was concealed in packages being sent to Clayton via a corporate shipping company.  About a half-dozen shipments have been intercepted thus far with the assistance of Clayton Police K-9 “Justice” and his handler Officer W.C. McIntosh.  The illegal drugs were intercepted and confiscated as part of an ongoing investigation, so very few details are available for release at this time.  Chief Glen Allen said, “This is the largest drug seizure in Clayton’s history, more than tripling the 28 pounds seized by officers in June of 2007.  This is a substantial seizure, especially considering that these drugs were destined for our community.”  No arrests have been made at this time, but police in Clayton and other states are continuing the investigation.  The Wake County Sheriff’s Department also provided support in this operation.

                                                            Additional Clayton Police news & events can be found here.