Chief Sean Humphries presented four of his officers the prestigious Region C Award today at a ceremony at Larkin's on the Lake in Lake Lure. Chief Humphries explained how this team was quick to respond to information received in reference to a local narcotics dealer. That information led to an arrest and shut down of an illegal marijuana indoor grow. Twenty marijuana plants in the seedling stage where located. The suspect was charged with 1 felony count of Manufacturing Marijuana, 1 felony count of Maintaining a Dwelling to Manufacture Marijuana, 1 felony possession of Methamphetamines, 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While License Revoked. Chief Humphries stated, "The thing that stands out most about the impressive job these officers did was the timing in which they completed their goal and the message that was sent out to others that might be engaged in similar activities. The suspect had only been in town for three months and his operation was barely underway when this crew shut him down. This was truly a team effort from the entire crew."
Receiving the awards were (in photo left to right) Corporal Cory Hill, Patrolman Zach Walker, (Chief Sean Humphries presenting), Patrolman Andy Greenway and Sergeant Chris Shuford
