Missing SC Woman Connected to Charlotte Drug Dealer, Also Missing

A missing woman from James Island, NC, is believed to be connected with a Charlotte man on the run for drug charges.

Tonight at 9:00, "America's Most Wanted" is expected to feature the story on the Lifetime Channel.

Investigators say a Charlotte man wanted on federal drug charges may be linked to the case of a missing woman from Charleston.

Jessica “Emily” Gregoriev, 29, was last heard from March 19. She is believed to be the girlfriend of John Thomas Reardon of Charlotte.

Reardon, 36, is wanted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, a felony charge. He failed to appear at a court appearance in April.

Gregoriev had reportedly planned a trip to Florida with Reardon, according to the America's Most Wanted website. Authorities are trying to determine if Gregoriev is running from law enforcement with Reardon or if she is being held against her will.

AMW describes Reardon as 6'3" in height and weighing about 220 pounds.  He has a muscular frame and is bald with at least one ear pierced and blue eyes. Gregoriev is 5'11", 145 pounds with brown eyes and hair.

Anyone with information on either person is asked to contact America's Most Wanted at (800) CrimeTV (274-6388) or the Charleston Police Department at (843) 577-7434. You can also call CrimeStoppers at (843) 554-1111.

CMPD Vice & Narcotic Unit Make $500K Heroin Bust in Charlotte

As a result of a year-long investigation, Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized 3.6 kilograms (8 pounds) of black tar heroin on Thursday, July 28, 2011.  This seizure amounts to approximately 36,000 dosage units of heroin.  The street value of these drugs is approximately $500,000.

The black tar heroin was seized from an apartment near Central Avenue. This investigation has been ongoing since 2010 and multiple agencies from around the region provided information to CMPD that eventually led to the location of this significant seizure. The investigation is still ongoing so CMPD cannot release any specific details at this time.

Anyone with information about black tar heroin or other illegal drugs is encouraged by the CMPD to call the Vice and Narcotics Anonymous Tip Line at 704-336-8423. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.