Executive Summary
- Jeffrey Nadir Shields, 46, was arrested in Fayetteville while already under a federal indictment for manslaughter.
- Authorities seized over 300 grams of suspected methamphetamine and more than 5 grams of suspected cocaine during the arrest.
- Shields now faces new state charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine and possession with intent to sell cocaine.
- He is being held in the Cumberland County Detention Center on a $200,000 bond and a temporary federal detention order.
A Fayetteville man who was under a federal indictment for manslaughter is now facing multiple drug trafficking charges following his arrest on October 31. Jeffrey Nadir Shields, 46, was taken into custody by Fayetteville police, who reportedly seized a significant quantity of illegal narcotics during the operation.
Arrest and Seizure
The arrest occurred along the 800 block of Ridge Road. According to law enforcement officials, a federal arrest warrant had been issued for Shields in connection with a manslaughter indictment. During a search conducted with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), authorities discovered 339.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 5.3 grams of suspected cocaine.
New Charges and Criminal History
As a result of the seizure, Shields faces several new state-level charges. These include trafficking in methamphetamine by possession, trafficking in methamphetamine by manufacture, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine, and maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of keeping and selling a controlled substance. Records indicate Shields has a significant criminal history, with prior convictions for being a habitual felon, more than ten felony drug convictions, common law robbery, and possession of a stolen firearm by a felon.
Custody and Investigation
Shields is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $200,000 secured bond for the new charges. He is also being held under a temporary federal order of detention related to the manslaughter indictment. Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.