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Taylorsville Man Free On Bond While Awaiting Trial, Now Facing Another Felony Charge

September 29, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Andrew Jameson White

An Alexander County man free on bond while awaiting trial on felony drug charges is facing another charge.

Tuesday morning, 39-year-old Andrew Jameson White, Gaston Deal LN., Taylorsville, was charged by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office with felony possession of a stolen firearm.

As previously reported, on August 27th, Deputies with a search warrant, arrested Deal at his home north of Taylorsville and charged him with a long list of offenses that included

Felony possession schedule I controlled substance ( LSD-2 counts)
Felony possession of schedule II controlled substance (cocaine)
Felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine
Felony maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance
Possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession of stolen goods
Possession of drug paraphernalia

White was released under a secured bond of $200,000 on September 10th. The new charge is related to the offenses filed in August.

The suspect has a 2015 conviction for felony assault on a law enforcement officer in Catawba County for which he was granted a suspended sentence.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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