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Taylorsville Police Nab Statesville Woman And Stony Point Man On Felony Drug Charges

March 15, 2023 By Richard C. Gilbert

Taylorsville Police arrested a woman and a man overnight and charged both with felony drug counts.

Amber Leann Blankenship

26-year old Amber Leann Blankenship of Statesville is charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $5,000. A Monday, March 20th court date is scheduled.

Scottie Wayne Pharr


48-year old Scottie Wayne Pharr of Stony Point is charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $5,000. A Monday, March 20th court date is scheduled.

Photos: Taylorsville Police Department

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