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Taylorsville Man Connected To Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

May 29, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

James Arlon Speaks

James Arlon Speaks, 61, of J and S Ln., Taylorsville, was arrested on Thursday following after an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with felony conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine. Allegedly, Speaks plotted with Tricia Diane Warren of Stony Point to distribute some 112 grams of methamphetamine. We reported Warren’s arrest on May 22nd.

Bond is listed at $75,000 for Speaks. He’s not presently listed as an inmate. A Monday, June 1st court date is listed.

Related Story: https://860wacb.com/alexander-county-deputies-make-drug-bust-2/

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