STATESVILLE N.C. – A Statesville man has been charged in connection with a drug bust. Police say residents tipped them off about the illegal activity.
The arrest came in response to community complaints regarding drug sales allegedly conducted by the 34-yer-old suspect, Tony Young, according to a news release.
Complaints indicated that Young, an Iredell County resident, was engaging in drug sales both within the city limits of Statesville and from his home. An investigation into Young’s activities was launched, leading to controlled purchases of narcotics directly from Young at his residence on Mahogany Road, according to investigators.
During the execution of the search warrant, law enforcement officers located crack cocaine, meth, drug paraphernalia, and a mini Draco AK-47 style pistol, which investigators were allegedly able to link to Young.
Young is a convicted felon with a prior record and is currently on probation for possession of schedule II controlled substances, according to authorities. Following the search and recovery of illegal drugs and firearms, Young was apprehended and taken into custody by the Statesville Police Department.
Young was charged with possession of a firearm by felon, possession of cocaine, and possession of methamphetamine. He is being held at the Iredell County Detention Center in lieu of a $62,500 bond.
The Statesville Police Department expresses its gratitude to the community for promptly reporting this matter. They encourage all residents to continue being vigilant and proactive in ensuring the safety of the community. “If you see something, say something!” If you observe suspicious or criminal activity that requires immediate police response, please call 911 or contact Statesville Police Telecommunications at 704-878-3406.
