The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office along with Taylorsville Police has conducted an ongoing drug investigation involving Matthew Wood and April Atwood since early in 2024. On April 4th, Officers went to the residence where Wood and Atwood reside and served warrants for trafficking methamphetamine. Officers found additional controlled substances leading to multiple charges.
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Matthew Byron Wood
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Aaron Lee Horrocks
Aaron Lee Horrocks, age 47 of Granite Falls, was arrested and charged with maintaining a dwelling to sell controlled substance, trafficking methamphetamine, simple possession of schedule VI, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Horrocks was placed under a $75,000 secured bond with a first district court appearance on April 8th.
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April Dawn Atwood
Photos: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office