What new charges does former Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren face?

Greg Warren faces new felony charges of drug trafficking and possession of a weapon of mass destruction.

What were Greg Warren's previous charges?

Previously, Greg Warren was charged with secret peeping and indecent liberties involving a minor.

What constitutes a weapon of mass destruction in this case?

An AR-style short-barreled rifle without a serial number is classified as a weapon of mass destruction under North Carolina law.

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Ex-Police Chief Faces New Felony Charges

16 Jan

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Summary

Former police chief faces drug trafficking charges with oxycodone.
He is accused of possessing a weapon of mass destruction.
New charges add to existing secret peeping and indecent liberties allegations.

Ex-Police Chief Faces New Felony Charges

Greg Warren, the former Police Chief of Newton Grove, appeared in court on Thursday, January 16, 2026, to face serious new felony charges. These include drug trafficking, specifically involving 46 grams of a mixture containing oxycodone, and possession of a weapon of mass destruction due to an AR-style short-barreled rifle lacking a serial number.

These recent accusations significantly expand the legal troubles Warren already faces. He was previously charged in January 2026 with secret peeping and indecent liberties related to alleged sex crimes occurring in 2023. Prosecutors stated that the victim was unaware that photographs had been taken of her in her bedroom.

Warren, who had served as Newton Grove's police chief since 2019, was placed on leave following his initial arrest and officially resigned on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. His bond for the new trafficking and weapons charges has been set at $500,000.