Messer Charged with Drug Possession
Detective Adam Burnette with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged William Ray Messer, 57, of Marion with felony Possession of Methamphetamine. He was issued a secured bond of $5,000.
On May 31, MCSO detectives conducted a checkpoint on Lake James Road. During this time, a truck with two occupants, including Messer, was stopped. It was discovered that Messer had a warrant for his arrest and a search of the vehicle ensued.
Detectives found a suspected amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana.
Messer received misdemeanor charges for the marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
