The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on October 31, 2025, that deputies were patrolling in the area of Dial Road. Deputies observed a vehicle going left of center and smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

During the traffic stop, deputies approached the vehicle and while approaching, could smell the odor of marijuana getting stronger as they got closer to the car. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as Mr. Christopher Warren Hardin. 

The passenger in the back seat was later identified as, Mr. Haven Hardin. All occupants of the vehicle were asked to step out of the car, so that a probable cause search could be conducted.

During the search of the vehicle and its occupants, deputies located Suboxone strips, 6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 19 grams of suspected cocaine, 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine, over one (1) pound of marijuana, and a loaded firearm.

Detectives with the Narcotic/Vice Suppression Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Preliminary field tests done on the suspected methamphetamine showed that it was mixed with fentanyl.

Mr. Christopher Hardin and Mr. Haven Hardin were both placed under arrest and transported to the Hoke County Detention Center. Detectives obtained and served arrest warrants at the Hoke County Detention Center for narcotics related charges.

Mr. Christopher Hardin was charged with felony possession of a schedule I-controlled substance, felony possession of a schedule II-controlled substance, and simple possession of a schedule VI-controlled substance. Mr. Hardin was taken before the magistrate and given a $5,000.00 secured bond.

Mr. Haven Hardin was charged with two counts of trafficking a schedule I-controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a schedule II-controlled substance, and possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a schedule VI-controlled substance. Mr. Hardin was also taken before the magistrate and received a $500,000.00 secured bond.