On March 18, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ross Harris Rd., Asheboro.   It was determined that passengers John Christopher Turner, Sherry Ann Durham, and Pamela Nicole Kelly (who originally gave a false name) had outstanding orders for arrest, and were arrested. During a subsequent search, illegal substances and paraphernalia were located. All were transported to the Randolph County Detention Center. During the booking process, additional substances were located in Durham’s possession.   

The magistrate found probable cause for charges, as follows: 

Kelly: felony identity theft and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.  She was issued a $10,000 secured bond.  Outstanding orders for arrest were also served for failure to appear, and a $50,000 secured bond was issued. 

Durham: felony possession of heroin, felony possession of a controlled substance on jail premises, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued a $5,000 secured bond and a $2,000 secured bond for her order for arrest. 

Turner: felony possession of fentanyl, felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor simple possession of schedule III, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He was denied bond due to being out on pretrial release. He was issued a $2,000 secured bond for his failure to appear.   

A court date was set for March 20, 2026, in Randolph County District Court for all involved.   

Name of Defendants: 

Pamela Nicole Kelly    Age: 45                                                   

 Sherry Ann Durham   Age: 54

John Christopher Turner      Age: 37