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Sheriff's Office News:

Press Release July 1, 2025

Post Date:07/01/2025 10:42 AM
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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest

On June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office assisted the National Park Service with a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on NC Highway 12 for a driving violation. During the course of the stop, probable cause was established to conduct a search of the vehicle.

The search resulted in the discovery and seizure of an amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms.

Todd R. Hulings, M/31, from Blackstone, Virginia, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Felony PWISD Marijuana 

  • Felony Traffick in Methamphetamine

  • Felony PWIMSD Methamphetamine

  • Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances

  • Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

  • (M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

  • (M) Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia 

  • (M) Reckless Driving to Endanger

  • (M) Speeding

  • (M) Driving While Impaired

Mr. Hulings was issued a $25,000 secured bond.

Brittany R. Grady, F/32, from Blackstone, Virginia, was arrested and charged with (M) Possession of Marijuana up to ½ oz and (M) Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.

Ms. Grady was issued a $3,000 secured bond.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community by promoting public safety and addressing drug-related concerns. The office strongly encourages anyone with information about illegal substances or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement.

For tips or more information, please reach out to the Dare County Sheriff's Office or the Dare County Communications Center.

Dare County Sheriff's Office: (252) 475-5980
Dare County Communications Center: (252) 473-3444

Hulings, Todd
Grady, Brittany

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