305 W. Freemason Street, Edenton NC, 27932, Telephone 252-482-5144

Respect Fairness Honesty Loyalty Integrity

Jay Fortenbery

Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE

July 29, 2011

On July 29, 2011, The Edenton Police Department began making arrests as a result of an undercover drug operation entitled “Operation Take Down”. This covert operation targeted street level drug sales in the Town of Edenton, and demonstrates The Edenton Police Departments commitment to reduce crime, maintain, and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Edenton. Operation Take Down was initiated with the ongoing cooperation and information from the citizens of Edenton, and is only one part of our constant commitment to stop the illicit drug trade within the Town of Edenton.

The following individuals have been arrested to date, and more arrests are forthcoming.

Connie Frances Leary

106 Oakdale Drive.

Edenton NC

DOB 6-1-1965

Charges – Possession with intent to sell and Deliver Cocaine

Sell and Delivery of Cocaine

Bond - $10,000

Monta Dequey Privott

307 F. East Queen Street

Edenton, NC

DOB 12-6-1993

Charges - Possession with intent to sell and deliver Cocaine

Sell and Delivery of Cocaine

Bond$10,000.00

Denzel Dequan Williams

72 Chowan Court

Edenton, NC

DOB 7-19-1993

Charges – 2 counts Possession with Intent to sell and deliver Cocaine

2 counts Sell and Deliver Cocaine

Possession with intent to sell and deliver Marijuana

Sell and Delivery of Marijuana

Bond $27,500.00

Arkey Clinton Sutton

303 South Broad St. Apt 1

Edenton, NC

DOB 6-9-1985

Charges – Possession with intent to sell and deliver Cocaine

Sell and Delivery of Cocaine

Bond $10,000.00

Torzay Earl Privott

549 Sandy Ridge Road

Edenton NC

DOB 5-27-93

Charges – Possession with intent to sell and deliver Marijuana

Disorderly Conduct

Bond $1,500.00

Any questions regarding the criminal investigation should be forwarded to Chief Fortenbery, Edenton Police Department 252-482-5144.