Multi-agency raid in Vance County leads to man’s arrest, drug seizure

A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Ta’Shawn Baskerville after the execution of a search warrant in Vance County. Authorities seized hundreds of doses of heroin, fentanyl M30 pills, cash and a gun.

The Nash County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man in Vance County and seizure of drugs as part of a multi-agency operation.

Authorities arrested Ta’Shawn Baskerville on Thursday on Little Mille Road just north of Fox Trail after executing a search warrant.

Other WRAL Top Stories

Law enforcement officers seized 850 dosage units of heroin, nearly 0.2 pounds of fentanyl M30 pills, $5,100 cash and several items used in drug manufacturing.

Baskerville is charged with:

Two counts of trafficking heroin
Two counts of trafficking fentanyl
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver fentanyl
Manufacture a Schedule I controlled substance
Maintain a dwelling place for a controlled substance
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of marijuana up to one half ounce

Authorities are holding Baskerville without bond at the Vance County Detention Center.

Several law enforcement agencies were part of the operation, including the Henderson Police Department, Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.