LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Police say they busted three alleged crack dealers during an undercover surveillance operation in Lincoln County.
In the first case, police say they observed a suspicious vehicle and attempted to pull the vehicle over near High Shoals. Β When the officers attempted to stop the vehicle they noticed something was thrown from the vehicle. Β Police stopped the vehicle after a short pursuit. Β
Police say the passenger, James McKnstry, 35, fled on foot but was caught a short time later. Β Police recovered 30 grams of crack cocaine. Β McKnstry and the driver, Crystal Knight, 34, are facing several felony drug charges.
In a separate case, police say they tried to pull over the driver of a Ford Mustang for displaying indicators of drug activity. Β The driver, Justin Coleman, 27, is accused of running from police. Β He was stopped near the High Shoals City Hall. Β Police say Coleman threw 84 grams of crack cocaine out of the window during the pursuit. Β He is facing several felony drug charges.
