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Two Suspects Facing Multiple Charges In Iredell County

November 3, 2022 By Richard C. Gilbert

Antonio Dejuan Hall and John Lewis Sheppard, Jr

28-year old Antonio Dejuan Hall of Charlotte and 22-year old John Lewis Sheppard, Jr. of Gastonia were arrested Sunday , October 30th by Iredell County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Hall is charged with felony counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of cocaine. He’s also charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed gun. He was also served with an outstanding arrest warrant from Virginia. Sheppard is charged with two felony counts of trafficking heroin, one felony count of possession of a stolen firearm, two misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon, and single misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. A third suspect was arrested in this case and charged with misdemeanor offenses.

Hall was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center and is being held without bond on the federal warrants. Sheppard was jailed in the same facility under $351,000 secured bond.

Photos: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

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