WACB 860AM

Apple City Broadcasting

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

Taylorsville Man Charged With Death By Distribution

March 7, 2024 By Richard C. Gilbert

Jacob Isaiah Parson

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.

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

  • Alexander County Deputies Charge Suspect With Fentanyl Possession
  • Regional Final Schedule Is Announced
  • Newton Man Charged With Child Exploitation
  • Alexander Central Wins Epic Battle Over St Stephens
  • Lady Cougars Fall To Kings Mountain
  • Greenway
  • Johnny Watts Insurance Agency - Life, Health & Medicare - Taylorsville, NC
  • Farm Bureau
  • Hendren Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Russell Well Drilling- russellwelldrilling.com
  • 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.