05/02/2024
Narcotics Search Warrant
163 Hoyle Street Marion NC
6:00AM
Officers with the Marion Police Department, in conjunction with McDowell Drug Enforcement, executed a narcotics search warrant at 163 Hoyle Street in Marion. The early morning operation, which utilized the Special Response Teams from the Marion Police Department and McDowell County Sheriffs Office, yielded trafficking levels of Fentanyl and an undisclosed amount of US currency. Several people were located inside the home, which was being utilized as a location to purchase and use illegal narcotics.
Today was a culmination of several months of hard work and long hours by our Drug Task Force Unit and for that we are very appreciative. All of their hard work and dedication they put in daily does not go unnoticed and that hard work is paying off, which was evident today. Because of their time and commitment, this community is a safer place.
The following person(s) were arrested and charged in this incident, all of which were residents of 163 Hoyle Street.
Halie Kristen Johnson, 27 Trafficking Opiates (1) count
Possession with Intent to Sale and Deliver Fentanyl (1) Count Felony Possession of Fentanyl (1) Count
Johnson was not allowed a bond
Steven Blake Loftis, 24 Trafficking Opiates (1) count
Possession with Intent to Sale and Deliver Fentanyl (1) Count Felony Possession of Fentanyl (1) Count
$100,000 bond
Brian Alan Morris, 35
Felony Possession of Fentanyl (1) Count
Maintaining a Dwelling for Use or Sale of Controlled Substance (1) Count Morris was not allowed a bond
Jessical Cox Spencer, 39
Felony Possession ofFentanyl (1) Count
Maintaining a Dwelling for Use or Sale of Controlled Substance (1) Count
$5000 bond
All person(s) were transported to the McDowell County Sheriffs Office awaiting their appearance in District Court.
We appreciate the patience and the assistance from the community during this investigation and while officers conducted their search this morning.
