On August 25, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, B-District, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Hwy 64 just west of the Midway Intersection. The vehicle was initially stopped for speeding in a designated work zone.
During the stop, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was deployed. The K-9 alerted officers to the presence of a controlled substance within the vehicle. Following the alert, a search of the vehicle was conducted, leading to the recovery and seizure of Psilocybin Mushrooms, Marijuana, and related paraphernalia.
The driver of the vehicle, Kyle Orville Laviana, 28, of West Suffield, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Laviana was also cited for speeding, as well as possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He has been assigned a secured bond amounting to $4,000.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to maintaining public safety and will continue to address illegal drug activities within the community. The department encourages anyone with information related to illegal substances or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement or contact the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at 252-475-5980 or Dare County Communications Center at 252-473-3444.