“Major Player” In Area Drug Activity Makes Taylorsville Court Appearance Today

An Alexander County man who’s been dubbed as a “major player” in the area’s illegal drug activity makes a court appearance today.

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office along with Taylorsville Police and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations Taskforce executed a search warrant on a Hiddenite residence last week. They arrested 46-year old James Lee Weaver following a seven month investigation into his alleged drug activity.

Among the items seized during the operation, 1,043 grams of fentanyl and 1,185 grams of methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia.

Weaver was charged with Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine, Felony Trafficking Heroin, Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance, Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Misdemeanor Simple Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Xanax), Misdemeanor Simple Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone), Misdemeanor Simple Possession of Schedule III Controlled Substance (Suboxone), and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

It’s expected that additional federal charges will be filed.

A $1 million dollar secured bond was set for Weaver who remains in the Alexander County Detention Center.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office