Two Repeat Felons in North Carolina Indicted for Selling Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A federal grand jury has indicted Lashawn Monte Moore and Derryel Bell, both of Northampton County, on multiple counts of distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced. Moore is also known as "Scoob" and Bell as "Block."
The grand jury issued the indictment on October 27, 2026. In counts one, two and eight, the grand jury found probable cause that Moore distributed at least 50 grams of pure methamphetamine; in counts three and four, at least 5 grams of pure methamphetamine. In counts five and six, Bell was charged with distributing at least 5 grams of pure methamphetamine and a mixture containing fentanyl; in counts seven, eight and nine, at least 50 grams of pure methamphetamine.
Between November 2025 and March 2026, Moore and Bell allegedly engaged in the drug activity that led to the indictments. During that period, the Down East Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force collaborated with the FBI to conduct multiple controlled purchases of methamphetamine and fentanyl from the two men.
If convicted, Moore and Bell face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment for distributing methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle made the announcement. The case, No. 4:26-CR-00055-M-BM, is being investigated by the Down East Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force and the FBI.
An indictment is merely an accusation. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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