By Peter Biello
Wilmington, NC – A Police Sergeant from Burgaw has been arrested on drug trafficking charges.
Sergeant Michael Stevenson was arrested in Richmond County Wednesday for trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine.
Burgaw Town Manager Martin Beach says Stevenson was being held in jail Thursday while the Richmond Sheriff's Department and the Town of Burgaw conducted investigations.
"The town is working closely with our district attorney Ben David to evaluate all cases that Sergeant Stevenson has been involved in to ensure that the integrity of the legal system is maintained," says Beach.
He says Stevenson is suspended without pay. He will appear in court in January.
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