CARY POLICE ARREST AUNT-NEPHEW DRUG DUO

CARY, NC – Cary Police arrested and charged two drug suspects following a search warrant today at 2428 Holland Road in Apex; Cornelius Tovar Baker, 25, of 2428 Holland Road in Apex was charged with two counts of maintaining a dwelling and one count each of trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in marijuana, and his aunt, Ruby Mae Baker, 38, of the same address was charged with one count of felony possession of cocaine.  During the search warrant, police seized more than $10,000 cash along with 17.5 pounds of marijuana, 2.3 pounds of powdered cocaine, a 9 mm handgun, and nine rifles and shotguns.

Cary Police were able to apprehend and charge the two with the assistance of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, Apex Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and N.C. National Guard Reconnaissance Air Intrastate Detachment (RAID).      

“We appreciate the assistance of our local law enforcement agencies in helping to capture the suspects,” said Lieutenant Tony Godwin.  “Rest assured, we will continue to work diligently to take drugs off the streets and out of our communities.”

The suspects were transported to the Wake County Public Safety Center following the arrests.  

Cary Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,500 for additional information on this crime.  If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E), or contact Lieutenant Tony Godwin at (919) 796-7220. All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.

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