DARE COUNTY, N.C. — April 2, 2026 — A late-night traffic stop in the Manns Harbor area resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old Kill Devil Hills resident on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies assigned to the B-District initiated the stop at approximately 9:55 p.m. on April 1 along U.S. Highway 64 after observing a traffic violation. During the encounter, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle.
According to officials, the search led to the discovery and seizure of what authorities described as a felony amount of controlled substances.
The driver, identified as Kira L. Walters, 19, of Kill Devil Hills, was taken into custody and charged with:
- Felony Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance
- Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
- Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia
- Speeding
Walters was issued a $3,000 secured bond.
Traffic Stop in Manns Harbor Leads to Drug Arrest
DARE COUNTY, N.C. — April 2, 2026 — A late-night traffic stop in the Manns Harbor area resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old Kill Devil Hills resident on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies assigned to the B-District initiated the stop at approximately 9:55 p.m. on April 1 along U.S. Highway 64 after observing a traffic violation. During the encounter, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle.
According to officials, the search led to the discovery and seizure of what authorities described as a felony amount of controlled substances.
The driver, identified as Kira L. Walters, 19, of Kill Devil Hills, was taken into custody and charged with:
Walters was issued a $3,000 secured bond.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office stated that it remains committed to public safety and continues to encourage community members to report suspected criminal activity. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office or the Dare County Communications Center.