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Alexander County Deputies Charge Suspect With Felony Drug Offense

August 10, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

John Ryan Matheson

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Ryan Matheson, age 29, of NC Highway 127, Taylorsville, on Friday, August 7th. He’s charged with felony possession of methamphetamine. Deputies also served the suspect with failure to appear warrants for six-pending traffic offenses. Bond is set for $21,000 with an appearance scheduled for today in Alexander County District Court.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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