On February 4th, 2020, the Rutherford County Sheriff Office Narcotics Unit and Forest City Police Department Narcotics Unit executed search warrant at 258 Pine Street Forest City, N.C. This address was part of investigation that took place over several months.
During the course of the investigation suspect Christopher George Whiteside, 27 years of age, was suspected in trafficking and distribution of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine. The search warrant yielded 62.8 grams that field tested positive for heroin but lab analysis showed it contained Fentanyl, 107.4 grams Methamphetamine, .3 grams unknown white powder (not analyzed by lab), $5,391.00 in U.S. Currency.
On June 9th, 2021, Christopher George Whiteside plead guilty to 90-120 months active with Department of Corrections for Trafficking in Opiods (Fentanyl), 58-82 months consecutive to 90-120 months for Possession of Firearm by Felon, Habitual Felon and Maintaining Dwelling for Controlled Substance. Christopher George Whiteside total time is 148-202 months in Department of Corrections. Christopher George Whitesides was fined between all charges $150,000.00 and will serve 60 months probation when all time is served in Department of Corrections.
