No. Investigators say Garcia is also in the country illegally. Deputies: Second Suspect Charged In Connection To Fatal Conover Shooting, Election Officials Urge Patience as Absentee-By-Mail Vote Counted in NC, Surveillance Video Shows Lake Norman RV Resort Arson Suspect Catch Fire During Breaking And Entering, Lasting Legacy: CMPD Officers Clark & Shelton, Music For Meals: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, We’re Open! During the six month investigation, officials say they seized 6,800 pounds of marijuana at the United States/Mexico border that was marked for delivery in the Catawba Valley area. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Fourteen members of a methamphetamine trafficking ring were charged with federal drug conspiracy and related drug …

… (Catawba County, NC) -- Three men are in Catawba County jail as a result of a massive drug bust. Channel 9 found out that the 100 people involved in the sweep were wanted on over 350 felony drug charges in Catawba County.

according to a news release. "It's not a question of if you'll get caught, it's when you'll get caught. “The work of our Special Enforcement Group is having a major impact on drug dealers in our county. No idea at all," Bartlett said.

Investigators in Catawba County say they worked with other local, state and federal investigators to stop the distribution of cocaine, heroin and marijuana centered around a group of men operating in and … The level of success we are having in aggressively pursuing drug traffickers is made possible through our continued partnering with other law enforcement agencies,” Catawba County Sheriff Donald Brown said. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office said the arrests come after narcotics investigators made buys across the county, involving everything from prescription pills and meth to marijuana. Deputies said Bartlett is accused of selling pain pills. Channel 9 reporter Dave Faherty was with deputies before dawn as they made several arrests during “Operation: 100 Proof” and found even more drugs. Charlotte Area Business Listings, EEO Reports and Outreach Initiatives Reports. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Catawba County investigators make bust at 'major drug house' By Steve Ohnesorge | May 12, 2015 at 2:58 PM EDT - Updated July 11 at 11:06 AM .

Where Do The Carolinas Stand? Nine more suspects were arrested CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A major drug bust at the United States/Mexico border stops a massive amount of drugs from being delivered to Catawba County, according to a news release. Sep 11th, 2011 Deputies say Lineberger was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Trafficking in Cocaine by Transportation and Maintaining a Vehicle for the … CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged after an investigative stop led to the seizure of one kilogram of powder cocaine in Catawba County Monday, deputies say. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A major drug bust at the United States/Mexico border stops a massive amount of drugs from being delivered to Catawba County, according to a news release.

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Within an hour of tagging along with authorities, Faherty witnessed several arrests in Newton, Maiden and Hickory. Michigan family with 14 sons welcomes first daughter, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. When he came to the door, he said he wasn't sure why the officers were there. Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) conducted the stop along Highway 70 in Catawba on Thomas Lineberger and after searching the vehicle one kilogram of powder cocaine and $4,328 in cash was located. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Steve Wilkos Discusses Working On the 14th Season of 'The Steve Wilkos Show', Best of Snark: Smokey Dancing, Going to the Moon, High Dollar Bug Killer, a Pee Pee and Poo Poo Trip, Enjoying Sexy Onions, Stealing Lobsters, and Stabbing Butts, Wilson's World Homeschool: Discussing National STEM Day with Thimble CEO Oscar Pedroso, Mecklenburg County Board Of Elections To Begin Counting Absentee Ballots Friday, Tillis-Cunningham US Senate Race Too Early To Call. log in to manage your profile and account.

At the detention center, deputies could be seen throughout the morning bringing suspect after suspect in for booking before heading back out to serve more warrants. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - A man is facing trafficking charges after Catawba County narcotic investigators moved in on a suspected "Major Drug House" Tuesday morning. Agents reportedly made several undercover buys in the recent days. Officials also seized 18 kilograms of cocaine and over $200,000 in cash in the Hickory and Alexander County areas. During one of the arrests, deputies said they woke a man up and found meth inside a bottle of pills he had on him. Crispin Fair, 50, has also been charged in the case. Where Do The Carolinas Stand? Investigators in Catawba County say they worked with other local, state and federal investigators to stop the distribution of cocaine, heroin and marijuana centered around a group of men operating in and around Catawba County, North Carolina.

Deputies said there are more arrests coming. This remains an ongoing investigation worked in conjunction with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the Newton Police Department. “What? Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Garica, Olmos and Proffitt are currently incarcerated in the Catawba County Detention Center. NEWTON, N.C. — Deputies in Catawba County awoke and arrested 100 people early Wednesday during a surprise drug bust operation, officials said. HICKORY - A Catawba County round-up culminated Tuesday with the arrest of 19 suspects in the greater Hickory area on federal drug and gun charges. NEWTON, N.C. — Deputies in Catawba County awoke and arrested 100 people early Wednesday during a surprise drug bust operation, officials said. Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com: © 2020 Cox Media Group. pic.twitter.com/OZbp3iH1yg. Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) conducted the stop along Highway 70 in Catawba on Thomas Lineberger and after searching the vehicle one kilogram of powder cocaine and $4,328 in cash was located. Deputies awaken, arrest drug suspects during 'Operation: 100 Proof', Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Tractor-trailer fire, fuel spill blocks I-77 Cornelius for hours, who flagged for help after being shot in York County, Paul Ryan will not seek re-election: reports, WATCH: Keith Monday's Wednesday forecast outlook, Man charged with murder days after police find body in woods, Mark Meadows, White House chief of staff, tests positive for coronavirus, Connecticut woman fights off coyote with pitchfork, NC veteran plans to honor late son with lottery winnings, Finally! Cannabis A Big Winner On Election Night. Catawba County Sheriff Coy Reid said.

NBC Charlotte is reporting almost seven-thousand-pounds of marijuana was recently seized at the U.S.-Mexico border that was supposed to be heading to Catawba. Sheriffs Bust N.C. Moonshine Operation A Catawba County man faces charges after deputies found a liquor still, marijuana, firearms and prescription drugs inside his home. Deputies say Lineberger was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Trafficking in Cocaine by Transportation and Maintaining a Vehicle for the use or storage of Controlled Substances. Charlotte Area Business Listings, EEO Reports and Outreach Initiatives Reports. … NC Police Bust Drug Ring, Seize 243 Pounds of Cocaine, 7 Pounds of Pot and Golf Cart in Operation That 'Was Like a Well-oiled Machine' By Brendan Cole On 5/31/19 at 4:23 AM EDT Cannabis A Big Winner On Election Night. Sheriff deputies and narcotics officers went to a home in Newton looking for James Bartlett. He is currently incarcerated in Guilford County. No idea? Breaking Catawba County- Sheriff deputies make dozens of arrest after six month undercover drug investigation. So, if you haven't been caught yet, you better stop."