On January 6, 2026, detectives with the Narcotic Vice Suppression Unit (NVSU) of the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shannon Michael Donell Locklear and Chyna Jade Locklear on drug and firearm charges in Raeford, North Carolina.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Locklear had outstanding arrest warrants. Deputies from Special Operations saw a vehicle known to be operated by Mr. Locklear at a corner store in the 7500 block of Red Springs Road. The deputies observed both Mr. and Ms. Locklear exit the store and then approached them.
After verifying Mr. Locklear’s identity and confirming he was wanted for outstanding warrants, deputies searched him during the arrest. They found 48 grams of suspected methamphetamine pre-packaged into individual dosage units for sale and delivery.
Detectives from NVSU arrived to continue the investigation. A further search led to the discovery of 83 grams of suspected fentanyl, as well as suspected MDMA, suspected cocaine, a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a small amount of marijuana, and digital scales.
Ms. Locklear was also found with suspected cocaine in her possession. Both individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Hoke County Detention Center where Mr. Locklear’s outstanding warrants were served.
Mr. Locklear faces multiple charges including two counts of trafficking schedule I-controlled substance, two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell or deliver schedule II-controlled substance, possession with intent to sell or deliver schedule I-controlled substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon (two counts), carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ms. Locklear was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine.
Mr. Locklear is being held without bond while Ms. Locklear has a $15,000 secured bond.
In other developments within Hoke County schools: In the 2022-23 school year, only about 11% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college; among juniors it was about 13%. Similar trends are seen in reading readiness where roughly one-quarter met college readiness standards—24.9% for seniors and 25.4% for juniors—and math readiness rates were also low at around 12.9% for seniors and 17% for juniors according to state data (source).
