8 arrested on 100 charges in big Raleigh drug bust targeting fentanyl, cocaine

There was a major crackdown on stores accused of secretly selling fentanyl and cocaine in Raleigh.

Over the last several weeks, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted an investigation into criminal activity involving the possession and sale of fentanyl and cocaine in the parking lots of convenience stores in Raleigh.

Authorities executed two searches at two Raleigh homes-one on East Martin Street and another on Raven Ridge Road. ALE agents seized the following:

• 12.5 ounces of fentanyl
• 2.1 ounces of powder and crack cocaine
• 5.7 ounces of methamphetamine
• 1 pound of marijuana
• $6,640
• Two firearms

ALE Director Bryan House said the investigation began due to concerns about street-level drug dealers using convenience store parking lots as hubs for illegal activities.

Arrest warrants were issued for eight individuals on over 100 felony charges:

• Prince Anthonee-India Taylor, 37, of Raleigh, N.C., charged with 43 felonies and three misdemeanors.
• Felicia Lynn Coovert, 23, of Louisburg, N.C., charged with 12 felonies.
• Ginger Michelle Kendrick,23, of Mebane, N.C., charged with eight felonies and one misdemeanor.
• Kaitlyn Johnette Street, 24, of Fuquay Varina, N.C., charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors.
• Tatyana Olivia Groves, 21, of Raleigh, N.C., charged with nine felonies and one misdemeanor.
• Miah Shaleigh Lewis, 25, of Raleigh, N.C., charged with 11 felonies and one misdemeanor.
• Mykelti Fredrick Wynn, 32, of Raleigh, N.C., charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors.
• Christopher Rodricuz Brewington, 35, of Raleigh, N.C., charged with one felony and one misdemeanor.

ALE worked with the Raleigh Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation during the operation.

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This story was originally published August 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM.