WACB 860AM

Apple City Broadcasting

  • News
  • Sports
  • Rick’s Blog
  • Contact Us
  • WTLK 1570AM

Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Announce Drug Sting

May 3, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell has announced that the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working alongside the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, has made significant progress in a six-month investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine across Iredell County.

The investigation primarily focused on Larry Darnell Robinson, who was identified as a key individual involved in narcotics trafficking. Over the course of several months, detectives conducted surveillance, undercover operations, and utilized advanced investigative techniques to build the case.

As the investigation progressed, detectives identified additional individuals connected to the operation, including Harold Lee Jackson and Erica Nicole Ramsey.

On April 29, 2026, narcotics detectives, members of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT), deputies, and additional personnel executed a search warrant at a home on Herbert Lane in Statesville connected to Jackson, who is currently awaiting trial in another jurisdiction on cocaine trafficking charges.

During the search, investigators seized approximately half an ounce of crack cocaine, 135 grams of marijuana, and $17,000 in cash believed to be tied to drug sales.

Larry Donell Robinson, 60, Marshall ST, Statesville,

Three Counts of Felony Level 1 Trafficking of Cocaine by Possession
Two Counts of Felony Level 1 Trafficking of Cocaine by Transport
Felony Level III Trafficking of Opium/Heroin by Possession
Felony Level III Trafficking of Opium/Heroin by Transport

Harold Lee Jackson, 58, Herbert LN, Statesville,

Three Counts of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance
Felony Maintaining a Dwelling for a Controlled Substance
Pending Tax warrant for trafficking cocaine

Erica Nicole Ramsey, 51, Marshall ST Statesville,

Felony Level III Trafficking of Opium/Heroin by Possession
Felony Level III Trafficking of Opium/Heroin by Transport

Share this post:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Print (Opens in new window) Print

Latest News

  • Hiddenite Man Placed In Custody
  • Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Announce Drug Sting
  • Motorcycle Rider Killed In Iredell County Head-On Collision
  • Hudson Store Evacuated After Man Shows Grenade
  • Alexander County Man Jailed On Assault Charges Again
  • Johnny Watts Insurance Agency - Life, Health & Medicare - Taylorsville, NC
  • Greenway
  • Russell Well Drilling- russellwelldrilling.com
  • Hendren Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Benfield Agency

Apple City Broadcasting
133 E Main Ave Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4621

FCC Applications

Apple City Broadcasting Inc. is dedicated to providing our community with reliable and timely local news, gathered to the best of our ability from official local authorities and emergency services. In addition to standard news reporting, our website hosts a blog featuring commentary, humor, and personal observations written by station personnel. Please be advised that the views, opinions, and comedic attempts expressed within these blog posts are strictly those of the individual author and do not reflect the official policies, opinions, or positions of Apple City Broadcasting Inc., its ownership, or management. The blog is provided on an "as-is" basis to offer local flavor and entertainment. While the author is affiliated with the station, Apple City Broadcasting Inc. assumes no legal responsibility or liability for the subjective nature of these editorial posts, any perceived inaccuracies in non-news commentary, or the personal opinions shared by the author. Readers consume the blog content at their own discretion.