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Alexander County Duo Busted By Iredell County Deputies

November 9, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Alexander James Welborn

Alexander James Welborn, 35, Pier Point LN., Taylorsville was arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on November on Thursday. He is charged with felony possession of fentanyl, felony conspiracy to sell and deliver fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. As of This report, Welborn remains in the Iredell County Detention Center with a secured bond listed at $30,000.

Welborn was on probation at the time of his arrest based on an Iredell County conviction in 2025 for assault on emergency personnel and possession of schedule II controlled substance.

Sierra Brooke Goble

Sierra Brooke Goble, 27, of Stony Point, was charged by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office with felony trafficking in fentanyl, felony conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, felony maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Goble also has pending felony drug charges pending in Alexander County. She remains in Iredell County custody with a secured bond listed at $150,000.

Photos: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

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