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Search Warrant Leads to Several Gun and Drug Charges
Robert “Bobby” Paul Benton, $125,000 bond
Brandy Nicole Benton, $30,000 bond
Eric Leonard Queen, $26,000 bond
Search Warrant Leads to Several Gun and Drug Charges 
On March 24, 2022, the Rutherford County Unified Narcotics Task Force executed a court ordered search warrant on Noah Drive in Bostic.
The multi-hour search led to the discovery and seizure of illegally possessed firearms and drugs.
The multi-hour search led to the discovery and seizure of illegally possessed firearms and drugs.
The following individuals were arrested and charged as a result of this search:
Robert “Bobby” Paul Benton, $125,000 bond
- Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon, four counts
- Felony Possession with Intent to Sale/Deliver Marijuana
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Methamphetamine
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance
- Felony Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
- Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Brandy Nicole Benton, $30,000 bond
- Felony Possession with Intent to Sale/Deliver Marijuana
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Methamphetamine
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance
- Felony Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
- Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Eric Leonard Queen, $26,000 bond
- Felony Possession with Intent to Sale/Deliver Marijuana
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Methamphetamine
- Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sale/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance
- Felony Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
- Misdemeanor Simple Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
- Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Misdemeanor Carrying Concealed Gun
The Rutherford County Unified Narcotics Task Force is comprised of the Forest City Narcotics Unit, and, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Criminal Apprehension Team.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the agencies that assisted in the safe and successful execution of this search warrant: Forest City Police Department, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, National Guard and NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
If you have information regarding the location of wanted persons or criminal activity, please contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at 828-286-2911, CRIMESTOPPERS at 828-286-TIPS, or, by using the “Submit a Tip” feature on the new Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App.
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Address/Location
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247
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