Virginia man arrested in KDH; Charged with felony possession of cocaine

Zachary Palladini. (Dare County Sheriff's Office)

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:10 pm. a Dare County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy stopped a vehicle near Arch Street and N. Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills for a traffic violation. During the investigation, probable cause was established to search the vehicle and an amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia was recovered.

Zachary Palladini, 28, of Newport News, VA was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Palladini is currently being held at the Dare County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center in lieu of an $8,000 bond.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and addressing drug-related offenses within the community.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about illegal substances or other criminal activities to contact local law enforcement. For tips or information, please reach out to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at 252-475-5980 or the Dare County Communications Center at 252-473-3444.

The Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk Police Departments Officers assisted.

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