Four Oaks Man Found Guilty of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of A Firearm While Subject to Domestic Violence Order

RALEIGH – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, DWAYNE SHANNON REARDON, of Four Oaks, North Carolina, was convicted following a two-day trial before United States District Judge James C. Dever III.  The jury found REARDON guilty of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, and possession of a firearm while subject to a domestic violence order.

On February 21, 2018, officers with the Johnston County Sherriff’s Office responded to 114 Pine Tree Lane in Four Oaks, North Carolina, to arrest REARDON for violating a domestic violence protective order.  When REARDON was searched in his backyard, officers found a bag of methamphetamine and a bag of cocaine in his pants pocket.  Another bag of methamphetamine was seen in his truck, and a large amount of cash was found in the center console.

A search warrant was executed on REARDON’S house, where officers found a digital scale with methamphetamine residue, as well as other drug paraphernalia on his nightstand.  Moreover, a handgun was found in an unscrewed vent beside REARDON’S bed.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) investigated this case.  Assistant United States Attorneys Donald Pender and Felice Corpening represented the government.