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Hickory Couple Charged With Trafficking Meth In Alexander County…Updated

April 4, 2023 By Richard C. Gilbert

As the result of a traffic stop in Alexander County, a Hickory couple is facing felony drug charges.

On Saturday, 40-year old Matthew Byron Wood and Jennifer Ann York, age 36, were taken into custody by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Officers seized approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of marijuana, an assortment of pressed fentanyl pills, and a handgun.

Jennifer Ann York

Jennifer Ann York is charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell and deliver methamphetamine, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling or place for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $50,000. York was scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday in Taylorsville.

Matthew Byron Wood

Matthew Byron Wood is charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell and deliver methamphetamine, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling or place for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Wood was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $55,500. He was scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday in Taylorsville.

Photos: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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