FROM STAFF REPORTS
Seven individuals face drug conspiracy charges following a 10-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine in and around Iredell County.
Throughout thie investigation, ICSO narcotics investigators worked with investigators from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Davie County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. State Bureau of Investigation, and the Winston-Salem Police Department.
ICSO investigators obtained information useful in this investigation from recent drug arrests in Iredell, Alexander, and Davie counties, and in Winston-Salem that proved to be valuable, Sheriff Darren Campbell said in a news release.
Investigators also used information gathered from social media outlets, cellular telephone records, and Detention Center calls. Throughout this investigation, almost two pounds of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $40,000 was seized.
The following suspects have been charged with felony conspiracy to possess with intent to sell or deliver crystal methamphetamine:
Emily Ann Millsaps, 30, of Sandra Drive, Statesville
Bond: $100,000
Criminal History: Misdemeanor Aid and Abet Larceny, Three Counts of Driving while License Revoked, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Impaired, Felony Conspire to Traffic Methamphetamine, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, Misdemeanor Larceny, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
Codey James Matheson, 32, of Emerald Field Drive, Hiddenite
Bond: $75,000
Criminal History: Two Counts of Misdemeanor Larceny, Three Counts of Misdemeanor Consume Alcohol under 21 Years Old, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Impaired, Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Government Official, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct in a Public Building, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, Five Counts of Driving while License Revoked, Two Counts of Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Assault on a Government Official/Employee, Felony Sell or Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Felony Larceny after Breaking and Entering, Felony Flee to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
Note: Matteson is a Verified Folk Nation gang member.
Joel Ray Starbuck Jr., 37, of Molly B Lane, Statesville
Note: Currently incarcerated in the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections, awaiting warrant service on this charge.
Criminal History: Three Counts of Misdemeanor Assault of a Government Official, Felony Burning of Personal Property, Four Counts of Driving while Impaired, Two Counts of Driving while License Revoked, Felony Habitual Impaired Driving, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Felony Hit and Run, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
Peyton Rose Schwantes, 28, Taylorsville Highway, Statesville
Note: Currently incarcerated at the Alexander County Detention Center for Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle or Dwelling for a Controlled Substance, Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Bond: $75,000 on the conspiracy charge.
Criminal History: Misdemeanor Larceny, Driving while Impaired, Felony Breaking and Entering, Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, Two Counts of Driving while License Revoked, Felony Prejury, Felony Interfere Jail/Prison Fire System, and Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods.
Summer Dawn Scott, 35, Dellinger Drive, Statesville
Note: Currently incarcerated at the Iredell County Detention Center.
Bond: $20,0000 unsecured bond on conspiracy charge.
Criminal History: Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Five Counts of Misdemeanor Shoplifting, Misdemeanor Larceny, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Second Degree Trespass, Felony Sell Methamphetamine, Felony Common Law Robbery, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
Ronald Delane Bryant, 43, of Cumberland Road, Winston-Salem
Note: Suspect has not been served with arrest warrant.
Criminal History: Six Counts of Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felony Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Felony Deliver Cocaine, Two Counts of Felony Possession of Cocaine, Two Counts of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Cocaine, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Misdemeanor Assault on a Female, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Second Degree Trespass, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
Brandy Lynn Miller, 33, of Hoovers Drive, Stony Point
Note: Suspect has not been served with arrest warrant.
Criminal History: Two Counts of Felony Obstructing Justice, and Multiple Traffic Violations.
If you have any information on the outstanding suspects, call the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office at 704-878-3100.