Deputies Find Drugs Concealed Behind Ankle Monitor in Regional Operation
In the Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem area, deputies from the Davie Sheriff's office reported discovering drugs concealed behind an ankle monitor that was supposed to be tracking an individual.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, November 9, 2026 —
Deputies with the Davie Sheriff’s Office have reported the discovery of illicit substances concealed in an unusual location: behind an ankle monitor. The incident occurred within the broader Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem area.
According to the report from the sheriff’s office, the drugs were found hidden behind the electronic monitoring device, which is typically used to track individuals under court supervision.
Details regarding the specific type or quantity of drugs found were not immediately available. Similarly, the identity of the individual being monitored, the exact location of the discovery within the tri-city area, and the date of the operation have not been publicly disclosed.
Ankle monitors are electronic devices that law enforcement agencies use to monitor the whereabouts of individuals who are on probation, parole, or awaiting trial. They are designed to ensure compliance with court orders, such as curfews or geographic restrictions. The discovery of contraband concealed behind such a device highlights a method employed to circumvent security measures.
Further information regarding any potential charges filed against the individual, the circumstances leading to the search, or the specific operational details of the Davie Sheriff’s Office have not yet been released. The agency has not provided details on the outcomes of any subsequent investigations stemming from this finding.
Story summarized from the original created by SCOTT SEXTON STAFF REPORTER on journalnow.com, see more information here.
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