Hudson Man Jailed On Felony Drug Trafficking Charges

A Hudson man is facing felony drug charges after his arrest in Iredell County.

On October 7th, 27-year old Roger Oniel Thomas Jr was taken into custody following a traffic stop on Interstate 40 by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle by activating blue lights and siren, however the driver refused to stop. The deputies continued following the vehicle which exited off the interstate and onto Highway 21, then turned on Glenway Drive before stopping in a parking lot. 183.79 grams of cocaine along with 9.8 grams of marijuana was located inside the vehicle.

Thomas has been charged with Felony Trafficking Cocaine by Possession, Felony Trafficking Cocaine by Transport,Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Cocaine, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Flee to Elude Arrest, Misdemeanor Failure to Heed for Lights and Siren, and Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked.

He was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center with a secured bond of $250,000.

Photo: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office