Three Drug Arrests Announced By Sheriff Pennell

On the evening of August 6, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Taylorsville Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence off 6th Street NW in Taylorsville.

Investigators located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during the search.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged:

Timothy Joseph Collins, age 52, of Taylorsville, was charged with:
Possession of methamphetamine
Maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of keeping a controlled substance
Possession of drug paraphernalia

Collins is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond. His first appearance in Alexander County District Court is scheduled for Monday, August 10th

Tina Michelle Jones, age 51, of Taylorsville, was charged with:
Possession of methamphetamine
Maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of keeping a controlled substance
Possession of marijuana (up to one-half ounce)
Possession of marijuana paraphernalia
Possession of drug paraphernalia

Jones is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond. Her first appearance in Alexander County District Court is scheduled for Monday, August 10th

Ryan Anthony Colasanto, age 54, of Taylorsville, was charged with:
Possession of drug paraphernalia

Colasanto is being held at the Alexander County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond. His first appearance in Alexander County District Court is scheduled for September 14th