Deputy Jon Carter with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 26-year-old William Hunter Franklin of Morganton with felonious Possession of Methamphetamine. Franklin was issued a $10,000 secured bond.
On May 23rd, Deputies responded to a call in the area of US 70 West in Marion. Upon arrival, they recognized Franklin and determined he had outstanding warrants in Polk County. Franklin was arrested and a search turned up methamphetamine.
