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Undercover drug investigation nets 12 arrests
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The Alexander County Sheriff's Office currently has outstanding warrants for arrest on the above two individuals: Joshua Ryan Billips and Brandon Lee Clouse.
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These 12 individuals have been arrested recently due to drug charges.
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(Updated May 10, 1:30 pm)
Authorities arrest 12, still seeking two suspects
in drug ring
A two-year undercover drug investigation has culminated with the arrest of 12 individuals and warrants on two additional suspects who are currently being sought, according to a press release from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests are a result of a narcotics roundup, code-named Operation Breaking Dawn, which commenced with the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence on Old Mountain Road in Hiddenite during the early morning hours of May 8, 2013. Throughout the remainder of the day officers split into small arrest teams and served warrants on individuals who had been involved in the sale and delivery of controlled substances during the two-year investigation. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by members of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, NC Alcohol Law Enforcement, Mooresville Police Department, and Taylorsville Police Department.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with the offenses:
• Bridgette Nichole Walker - a white female, age 27 of Clanton Drive, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver controlled substance; possession with intent to sell/deliver controlled substance; maintain vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance. Her bond was set at $15,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Catina Rae Joines - white female, age 36 of Rocky Springs Road, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver controlled substance; possession with intent to manufacture sell or deliver a controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia, with bond set at $15,000 and first court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013. Additionally, at the Alexander County Detention Center, one of the female detention officers on duty conducted a search of Ms. Joines and subsequently discovered illegal drugs that she had hidden in her genital area. Joines had in her possession 1.5 grams of a crystal type substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. She also had in her possession marijuana that was less than ½ gram. Joines is also being charged with possession of Schedule II controlled substance, possession of Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance on the premises of a prison or local confinement facility. Bond was set at $15,000. Her first appearance is set for May 13, 2013.
• Donnie Ray Flowers - black male, age 55 of Clearview Lane, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; possession with intent to sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance. His bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Shaun Anthony Flowers - black male, age 28 of Clanton Drive, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine; and maintain vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance. Bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Trevor Dee Weldon - white male, age 27 of Prichard Lane, Hiddenite, was charged with four counts each of possession with intent to sell/deliver Schedule III controlled substance; and sell/deliver Schedule III controlled substance. Bond was set at $22,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Kodie Allen Farley - white male, age 19 of Savannah Lane, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; maintain vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance; and possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver Schedule VI controlled substance. His bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Byron Lee Strang - white male, age 20 of NC Highway 127, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule VI controlled substance; possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Mesha Darika Poole - black female, age 33 of Old Mountain Road, Hiddenite, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Schedule II controlled substance. Her bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Dante Lajuane Rankins - black male, age 38 of Old Mountain Road, Hiddenite, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Schedule II controlled substance. Bond was set at $15,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Darius Dewaun Howell - black, male, age 32 of Rodney Lane, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Schedule II controlled substance. Bond was set at $20,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Brent Keith Stewart - white male, age 29 of Teague Town Road, Taylorsville, was charged with sell/deliver Schedule VI controlled substance; possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000 with court appearance scheduled for May 13, 2013.
• Maurice Antonio Howell - charges not yet listed.
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office currently has outstanding warrants for arrest on the following two individuals: Joshua Ryan Billips and Brandon Lee Clouse.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call the Alexander County Sheriff's Office at 828-632-4658 or Alexander County Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 828-632-8555. Calls to the Tip Line are anonymous.
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