In Johnston County, a routine patrol led to significant arrests when a deputy spotted a stolen 2025 Nissan parked by the roadside. The vehicle, reported missing by Clayton Police, contained over 37 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Arrested at the scene were Ricky Shannon Thompson and Sylvia Leighann Maynard. Thompson faces multiple charges including vehicle larceny and drug trafficking and is being held on a $315,000 bond. Maynard, found with drug paraphernalia, was released on a $2,500 bail. The discovery underscores ongoing issues with drug distribution and vehicle theft in the region.
