Price Facing Felony Weapons of Mass Destruction Charge Following Eden Traffic Stop

By ADMIN-RAS | Published September 9, 2024 | No Comments

Eden Police Department News Release • September 9, 2024 • Lt. D. Stepps

(Eden, NC) – On Sunday, September 8, 2024, around 1530hrs Patrol Officers, initiated a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet S10 for displaying a fictitious license plate.

After contacting the driver and passenger of the vehicle, an investigation began for illegal narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, Officers located marijuana and a homemade undetonated explosive device. Once the homemade explosive device was located, the Eden Police Department Investigation team was notified and investigators responded to the scene.

The Eden Police Department contacted the Hazardous Devices Team (HDT) from Greensboro Police Department and asked for their assistance. Greensboro’s HDT team arrived on scene and took possession of the explosive device.

After a thorough investigation and consulting with the Rockingham County District Attorney’s Office, warrants were obtained for 49-year old Jesse Wayne Price for the following:

• 1 Count of Weapons of Mass Destruction (Felony)

• 1 Count of Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)

Jesse Wayne Price was arrested without incident and transported to the Rockingham County Magistrates office. Jesse Price received a $35,000 secured bond, and is scheduled to appear in Rockingham County District Court on September 17, 2024.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant David Stepps at 336-623-9755 (24hr) or 336-623-9240 ext. 3255 8 am-6 pm. Anyone wishing to provide information and remain anonymous is asked to call Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.