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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday February 7th, 2024 :: 10:00 a.m. EST

Advisory

Old Fort Home Search Turns Up Methamphetamine

Lt. Chris Taylor with the McDowell County Drug Enforcement charged 40-year-old James Lee Hinson III with felonious Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and felonious Maintaining a Dwelling for a Controlled Substance. Hinson was issued a $5,000 secured bond.
 
On January 24th, Lt. Taylor assisted NC Probation/Parole Officers with a search of Hinson’s residence. The search turned up methamphetamine.

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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235

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