Fentanyl, cocaine and cash found during arrest of New Bern shooting suspect

Lina Portman1 week ago

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A search warrant related to a salon shooting led to the arrest of a man in New Bern Wednesday.

At approximately 6:24 p.m., officers from the New Bern Police Department, along with other agencies, attempted to serve Jerr Ian Jer Quel Moore with an arrest warrant for criminal conspiracy related to a shooting at 30 Sumn Ultra Lounge on June 14.

Police said Moore retreated to the Ruth Avenue home and was arrested a short time later.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the home and found a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and cash. Evidence also indicated that the house operated as an illegal alcohol outlet.

Verronda Johnson, 50, was cited for selling alcohol without a license.

Moore faces various charges, including:

Criminal conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon
Fentanyl/heroin trafficking
Possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, marijuana, and a Schedule I controlled substance
Marijuana possession offense
Tampering with evidence
Maintaining a home for controlled substances
Resisting arrest
Possession of drug paraphernalia

Moore is being held at the Craven County Detention Center without bond.

His court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.