The Creedmoor police chief and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement division say they arrested 10 people as part of an undercover drug investigation.

The two departments said charges are pending for two more people.

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Investigators say they seized more than half a kilo of crack cocaine, three guns (one was stolen), two cars and about $7,000 in cash. Authorities executed a search warrant on Wednesday on Park Avenue just south of East Wilton Road.

“An investigation of this magnitude would not be possible without the assistance of our partners at ALE,” said Creedmoor Police Chief Troy Wheless. “I am grateful to Director [Bryan] House and the men and women of ALE for the incredible amount of time and resources they dedicated to this case. Together, we will continue working to make Creedmoor a safer community and keep drugs away from our daycares, schools, and streets.”

Authorities said the investigation started after community complaints focused on the City Tavern Creedmoor.

“This joint investigation is proof that our communities are safer when law enforcement agencies work together to make a positive impact,” House said. “We encourage everyone--when you see something, say something—and we applaud the citizens of Creedmoor who did just that.”

Authorities have arrested the following people:

  • Tracey Lee Cozart, 51, of Creedmoor, is charged with 40 felonies.
    • Paul Lamont Bullock, 51, of Stem, is charged with 21 felonies and three misdemeanors.
      • Christopher Ragland, 47, of Creedmoor, is charged with 23 felonies and one misdemeanor.
        • Fisher Scott Ford, 27, of Creedmoor, is charged with two felonies.
          • Savanna Tomeka Dunston, of 42, Creedmoor, is charged with two felonies.
            • Megan Whitney West, 32, of Raleigh, is charged with four felonies.
              • Steven Duane Shipley II, 45, of Creedmoor, is charged with one felony.
                • Kenneth Lee Schwartz, 40, of Franklinton, is charged with five felonies and two misdemeanors.
                  • Sierra Mystique Cox, 28, of Creedmoor, is charged with two misdemeanors.
                    • Phillip Blaine Clark, 34, of Raleigh, is charged with one misdemeanor.

                      As of Friday, two people have outstanding warrants, Travis Johnson and Marcus Lockett.

                      • Johnson, 23, of Timberlake, is charged with six felonies.
                        • Lockett, 52, of Creedmoor, is charged with one felony.