Routine traffic stop leads to drug charge for Marion man
Deputy Jason Cook of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged James Edward Burgin, 38, of Augusta Drive in Marion, with felony possession of methamphetamine.
At 10:05 p.m. on Monday, March 16, Cook stopped Burgin on the U.S. 221 bypass for a couple of traffic violations. While talking to Burgin, the deputy noticed something in the suspect’s mouth.
Further investigation revealed that it was a small bag containing .80 gram of methamphetamine.
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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752
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Richelle Bailey
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
[email protected]
828-652-2235
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