Eden Police Department News Release • May 21, 2025 • Lt. D. Stepps
(Eden, NC) – On Friday, May 16, 2025, Officers with the Eden Police Department were dispatched to 617 Park Avenue in reference to a 911 hang up. Eden Police Officers arrived on scene and observed a verbal altercation between two parties. Officers were able to deescalate the problem and while speaking with the parties, Officers gained probable cause which lead to a search warrant at the residence. The Eden Police Department has charged Christian Matthew King (27) for the following:
•Possession with the Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana. (Felony)
•Aid & Abet (Felony)
•Child Abuse (Misdemeanor)
•Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
King was transported to the Rockingham County Magistrates Office where the Magistrate issued King a $9,000 secured bond. Christian Matthew King is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on May, 20th, 2025 at 9:00am.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Neil Johnston or Lieutenant David Stepps at 336-623-9755 (24hr) or 336-623-9240 ext. 3255 8am-6 pm.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683
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