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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday March 19th, 2024 :: 02:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Marion Man Faces Drug Charges after Traffic Stop

Detective David Jones with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged 42-year-old Timothy Brian Rhoades with felonious Possession of  Methamphetamine, felonious Possession of a Synthetic Cannabinoid, Possession of Marijuana up to ½ Ounce and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rhoades was issues a $20,000 secured bond.

On March 13th, Detective D. Jones was patrolling the area of 221 south and initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Rhoades, for traffic violations. While Jones was checking his licenses, Rhoades attempted to dispose of narcotics out of the passenger window of the vehicle. A subsequent search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana and a vaporizing device containing cannabis concentrates.
 

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

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