Horton, the CEO of Studio Blue Recording Studio in Lenoir, was arrested on a warrant by Patrol Deputies for Trafficking in Opioids. Shortly after his arrest, a search warrant was executed by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T and I.C.E. Units at Hortons residence.
A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of approximately 3,500 Fentanyl Pills, over $3000 in U.S. currency and two motor vehicles. The drugs seized during the investigation have a total street value of $110,000 according to North Carolina State Drug Guidelines.Horton was placed in the Caldwell Detention Center under a $525,000 secured bond. A District Court appearance was scheduled today (December 17). Horton is currently on Federal Probation with the U.S. Probation Office of Western North Carolina for a prior drug conviction.
Story: Rob Eastwood-WHKY