9 arrested after months-long drug investigation in Iredell County, sheriff’s office says

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Nine people are facing drug charges following a months-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the sheriff’s office, an investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine began in January of this year. Investigators worked with personnel from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and federal agents.

Over the course of the six-month-long investigation, law enforcement was able to identify and go undercover to buy illegal substances from people directly involved in the sale of fentanyl or crystal methamphetamine.

Investigators seized more than 440 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 10 grams of powdered fentanyl, and about 200 suspected Fentanyl pills. The drugs are believed to have a value of more than $25,000.

After collecting all of the evidence, narcotics investigators presented the case to an Iredell County Grand Jury on July 5, where it was decided that there was sufficient evidence to charge the nine suspects.

The following were arrested and charged:

• Ashley Nicole Clarke, 29, of Harmony
• Nickolas Aaron Whitson, 30, of Harmony
• Tiffany Amber Power, 26, of Statesville
• Eugenio Mata Carbajal, 30, of Statesville
• William Joseph McCurdy, 32, of Statesville
• Madison Elizabeth Uptain, 21, of Cleveland
• Bradley Montana Reavis, 27, of Statesville
• Christopher Todd Matheny, 49, of Statesville
• Russell Javon Linney, 33, of Statesville

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9 arrested after months-long drug investigation in Iredell County, sheriff’s office says Madison Elizabeth Uptain, 21, of Cleveland (Courtesy of: Iredell County Sheriff's Office)

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