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Alexander County Man Nabbed On Felony Drug Charges

May 5, 2023 By Richard C. Gilbert

Darnell Stanley Spears

Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year old Darnell Stanley Spears of Taylorsville on Wednesday following a traffic stop.

The arrest is the result of a two-month investigation with the assistance of the Taylorsville Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and United States Homeland Security.

Spears is facing a series of felony drug offenses that include possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule IV controlled substance and maintaining a vehicle/dwelling or place for controlled substance. Misdemeanor charges filed are possession of marijuana and child abuse. Spears was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $50,000. As of earlier today (Friday) he is no longer listed in custody.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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