Traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest in Buxton

Michael Ayward Godbey. (Dare County Sheriff's Office)

On May 23, 2024, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Dare County Sheriff’s Office, C District, conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 12 near Nace Jennette Rd, Buxton, NC.

During the stop probable cause was established to search the vehicle.  When the Deputies were searching the vehicle an amount of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia were located and seized.

Michael Ayward Godbey, 51, of Frisco was charged with (F) Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance and (M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Godbey was given a $6,000 secured bond.

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