A 61-year-old woman identified as Renda Rainey Riggins has been arrested after police carried out a search warrant at a hotel room in Reidsville, North Carolina, where narcotics and drug paraphernalia were seized.
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According to the Reidsville Police Department, the search was conducted on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Royal Inn Room 16, located at 1631 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC.
Police revealed that the operation was carried out by the department’s Narcotics Unit, which recovered narcotics and paraphernalia during the search.
Riggins was arrested alongside another person following the operation.
The police department stated that Riggins was charged with felony possession of cocaine, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor assault on a government official.
She was also served with two criminal summonses for assault on a government official and injury to personal property.
Riggins was given a $10,000 secured bond and is expected to appear in court on September 29, 2026.
In a press release, the Reidsville Police Department wrote: “Media Release On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Reidsville Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a Search Warrant at Royal Inn- Room 16, located at 1631 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, NC. As a result, narcotics and paraphernalia were seized along with one person arrested. Renda Rainey RIGGINS (61) was arrested and charged with (F) Possession of Cocaine, (M) Possession Drug Paraphernalia, (M) Assault on a Government Official. RIGGINS was also served on (two) criminal summons for; Assault on Government Official and Injury to Personal Property. RIGGINS was given $10,000 secured with a 09/29/2026 court date.”
The Reidsville Police Department encouraged residents with information about drug activity or other crimes to submit anonymous tips.
Members of the public can send tips by texting ROCOTIPS to 738477 or contact Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at (336) 349-9683.