A joint investigation relating to the distribution of narcotics was conducted by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, Patrol Division and Criminal Apprehension Team. As a result of this investigation, a total of 8.5 pounds of Methamphetamine, 42.3 grams of Heroin, 61 dosage units of Suboxone and 395.2 grams of marijuana were seized. Evan Lee Baker and Henrietta Summer Parker were arrested following the investigation.
On June 30, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on Mack Rd. in Asheboro. After further investigation, a subsequent search was conducted on the vehicle and approximately 4 ½ pounds of Methamphetamine was located. Deputies also located and seized Suboxone, Oxycodone and two firearms. As a result of the traffic stop, warrants were obtained on Evan Baker who was transported to the hospital for medical treatment following the traffic stop.
On July 6, 2023, a search warrant was executed on a camper in which Baker was residing, along with Parker. Detectives located and seized approximately 3 ½ additional pounds of Methamphetamine, a Trafficking amount of Heroin, Alprazolam, marijuana and an additional firearm. Both individuals were located in the camper at the time of the search. However, both Baker and Parker were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Henrietta Summer Parker was treated and released from the hospital. She was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center and charged with four counts felony trafficking in methamphetamine, felony trafficking in heroin, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin and misdemeanor simple possess schedule IV controlled substance. She received a $75,000 secured bond with a court date scheduled for July 10, 2023, in Randolph County District Court.
On July 8, upon release from the hospital, Evan Lee Baker was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center and charged with five counts felony trafficking in methamphetamine, two counts felony conspire to traffic in methamphetamine, felony trafficking in heroin, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver marijuana, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule III controlled substance, two counts felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver heroin, two counts felony possession of firearm by felon, misdemeanor simple possess schedule IV, reckless driving to endanger and failure to maintain lane control. He received a $300,000 secured bond plus Electronic House Arrest with a first court appearance in Randolph County District Court on July 11, 2023.
Names of Defendants:
Evan Lee Baker Henrietta Summer Parker
Age: 35 Age: 28
