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Alexander County Couple Caught “Holding” On Courthouse Property

June 2, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

It’s happened before and chances are good it’ll happen again, but here it is.

On Tuesday the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple who were allegedly “holding” on courthouse premises.

Hannah Lorraine Tedder

38-year old Hannah Lorraine Tedder of Carrigan Rd., Taylorsville, is charged with felony possession of schedule I (fentanyl), felony littering hazardous waste and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was spotted by a witness and courthouse surveillance video placing items in a mulch bed at the Alexander County Courthouse. Tedder is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $40,000.

Caleb Levi Garland

Caleb Levi Garland, age 39, listed as homeless is charged with felony littering hazardous waste and possession of drug paraphernalia. He allegedly tried to conceal a book bag containing drug paraphernalia with methamphetamine residue while on courthouse property. Garland is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $25,000.

Both suspects have a long history of criminal activity including drug convictions.

Photos: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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