09/10/2026
Sheriff Joey Lemons
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Stokes County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest Following Drug Investigation in Westfield, NC
The Stokes County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Division (SID) has concluded an investigation resulting in the discovery of a ma*****na grow operation and a psilocybin mushroom cultivation site at a residence located at 1259 Horseshoe Road, Westfield, NC 27053.
SID detectives initiated the investigation after receiving information alleging that ma*****na was being cultivated at the property. To verify the complaint, detectives requested aerial assistance from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Aviation Unit. During the flyover, NCSHP personnel observed ma*****na plants growing on the premises, confirming the suspected criminal activity.
Following this determination, SID detectives executed a search warrant at the residence. Inside the home, investigators discovered an active psilocybin mushroom grow operation in addition to the ma*****na found on the property. In total, detectives seized approximately 17 pounds of ma*****na and 1.24 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, with an estimated combined street value of $25,000.
Arrest Information
Sandra Kay Shelton, W/F, DOB 06/13/1958, was arrested and placed under a secured bond of $75,000. She is scheduled to appear in Stokes County District Court on October 21, 2026.
Charges Include:
• Manufacture Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Trafficking in Ma*****na
• Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver
Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver
Schedule VI
• Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
• Possession of Ma*****na Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Other Than Ma*****na
Date of Offense: September 2, 2026
Court Date: October 21, 2026
Secured Bond: $75,000
The Stokes County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the Surry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division for their assistance and cooperation throughout this investigation.
