Statesville Man Arrested On Drug And Weapons Charges

A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy on Monday, April 24th.

During a search of the vehicle, deputies located 290.6 grams of Marijuana, four dosage units of a Schedule IV controlled substance, marijuana paraphernalia, a handgun that was reported stolen, and $970 cash, according to a news release.

32-year old Dionte Jaquan Clark is charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Misdemeanor Carrying a Concealed Gun, Misdemeanor Simple Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, and Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.

Citations for Misdemeanor Driving while License Revoked, Displaying an Expired Registration Plate, and Expired Inspection on the Vehicle were also issued.

Clark was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $20,000 secured bond.

Photo: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office