Drugs — Connelly Springs, NC — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

Two people were arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine after a yearlong investigation.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Connelly Springs, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: male
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Over 27 pounds of meth were seized in Burke County
  • Diamond Lipscomb was driving a car when deputies attempted to stop him on July 9, but he got out and ran before being apprehended.
  • Lipscomb faces several traffic charges and a felony charge of fleeing to elude.
  • Jennifer Halstead was apprehended during a traffic stop in Connelly Springs on July 10
  • Diamond Lipscomb's bond was set at $575,000 secured, and Jennifer Halstead's at $500,000 secured