Taylorsville Man Charged With Death By Distribution

A Taylorsville man has been charged with felony death by distribution.

On Thursday, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office charged 24-year old Jacob Isaiah Parson in connection with an overdose death in 2023. Parson is alleged to have supplied the substance or substances to the victim. The investigation showed Jezlyn Faith Parson, age 20 of Taylorsville, was found deceased from an overdose.

Parson was already in custody when the charge was filed. He was arrested by Probation and Parole Officers on March 1st and placed in the Alexander County Detention Center. Parson’s bond is set at $530,000 with an initial court appearance scheduled for Monday, March 11th.