06/10/2026
Narcotics Arrest following Pursuit
Sheriff JD Hartman states:
On June 9, 2026, Detectives from the Narcotics Divisions of both Davie County Sheriff’s Office and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were working along Highway 64, near the gambling establishment, in Davie County. Detectives attempted to stop a vehicle in the parking lot of the gambling establishment but the vehicle fled, driving around the back of the building and onto Highway 64. Detectives began pursuit, following the vehicle towards Iredell County. The occupants of the vehicle were observed throwing various items out of the vehicle along the roadway, including plastic baggies of narcotics and a weight scale. The pursuit continued into Iredell County, where Iredell County Deputies deployed a stop stick on the roadway, puncturing the tires of the vehicle. The vehicle stopped on Crater Road and both suspects were apprehended by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.
Numerous baggies of methamphetamine and co***ne were recovered along the roadway. Detectives seized over 600 grams of methamphetamine, 30 grams of co***ne, 20 Klonopin pills, 2 Oxycodone pills, and $10,435 in cash.
The driver, Emily Ann Millsaps, and passenger, Abraham Valadez, were both taken into custody and transported to Davie County Detention Center.
Millsaps was charged with the following: Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Possession, Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Manufacturing, Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Transportation, Conspire to Traffic Methamphetamine, Level 1 Trafficking Co***ne by Possession, Level 1 Trafficking of Co***ne by Transportation, Level 1 Trafficking Co***ne by Manufacturing, PWIMSD Methamphetamine, PWISD Co***ne, PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance, PWIMSD Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Co***ne, Felony Flee and Elude Arrest with Motor Vehicle, Felony Alter/Steal/Destroy Criminal Evidence, Felony Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substances, Misdemeanor Fail to Heed for Light or Siren, Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer, Misdemeanor Assault on a Government Official, Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked, Misdemeanor Simple Possession Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession Schedule IV Controlled Substance, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Emily Ann Millsaps was issued no bond for all charges and is scheduled to appear in Davie County District Court on June 18, 2026.
Valadez was charged with Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Possession, Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Manufacturing, Level 3 Trafficking of Methamphetamine by Transportation, Conspire to Traffic Methamphetamine, Level 1 Trafficking Co***ne by Possession, Level 1 Trafficking of Co***ne by Transportation, Level 1 Trafficking Co***ne by Manufacturing, PWIMSD Methamphetamine, PWISD Co***ne, PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance, PWIMSD Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Co***ne, Felony Alter/Steal/Destroy Criminal Evidence, Felony Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substances, Misdemeanor Simple Possession Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession Schedule IV Controlled Substance, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Abraham Valadez was issued a $175,000 secured bond for all charges and is scheduled to appear in Davie County District Court on June 18, 2026.
Davie County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State Highway Patrol for their assistance with this case.
