2 Arrested in Lincolnton on Crack Cocaine Charges

LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two men were arrested Thursday for their involvement in selling crack cocaine in Lincoln County.

Narcotics detectives conducted an undercover operation after receiving multiple complaints about crack cocaine being sold in various parts of the county.

Kelly McClain, 35, was charged with four felony counts each of Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Thurman Link, 67, was charged with three felony counts each of Conspiring to Sell a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

Anyone with information regarding drug activity is urged to call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Drug Tip Line at 704-736- 8606 or Crime Stoppers at 704-736- 8909.