Nebo man (Brandon Bates) charged with felony meth offenses after parents report him unconscious
Deputy Adam Burnette of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Brandon Darrell Bates, 27, of Watermelon Lane in Nebo, with felony possession of methamphetamine.
Detective Curtis Stuteville added felony possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Nov. 3, Bates’ parents called for deputies to come to their house. They reported that Brandon was unconscious and unresponsive and had narcotics with him.
Lt. Chris Taylor said officers found two bags of methamphetamine, totaling 17.9 grams, and paraphernalia on Bates.
The suspect was taken to The McDowell Hospital for treatment. After he was discharged, Burnette arrested him on the felony possession offense. The case was then turned over to Stuteville, who added further charges.
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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235
Richelle Bailey
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
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828-652-2235
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