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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Friday June 19th, 2026 :: 10:04 a.m. EDT

Advisory

NEBO WOMAN CHARGED AFTER CHILD IN CARE TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS

Detective Billie Brown with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 33-year-old Brittany Danielle Wyatt of Nebo with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance. Wyatt received a $75,000 secured bond.

On June 9, Det. Brown spoke with Wyatt at the Sheriff’s Office after receiving a referral from McDowell County DSS.

During the interview, Wyatt stated she had used methamphetamine in the presence of a child in her home. Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.
 
 

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

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