On April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Deputies from the B-District of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 64 in the Manns Harbor area due to a traffic violation.

During the course of the traffic stop, deputies established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery and seizure of a felony amount of controlled substances.

Kira L. Walters, F/19, from Kill Devil Hills, NC, was arrested and charged with:

• Felony Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia 
• (I) Speeding

Walters was issued a $3,000 secured bond in lieu of these charges.

The Dare County Sheriff's Office remains committed to upholding public safety and encourages anyone with information about criminal activity to contact local law enforcement.

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Walters, Kira
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