Police arrest 2 men, seize more than $4K after north Charlotte drug investigation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested two men after a drug trafficking investigation in a neighborhood near the Sugar Creek and Interstate 85 corridor.

CMPD arrested 30-year-old Wendell McCain and 31-year-old Jarvis Reed on Jan. 24 after a narcotics investigation.

They both were charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of firearm by convicted felon, trafficking MDMA, trafficking cocaine, trafficking heroin, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, felony possession of marijuana, felony maintaining a dwelling, possession of drug paraphernalia for marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia not for marijuana, and felony conspiracy.

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Officials said officers seized 336 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of heroin, 201 grams of MDMA, 652 grams of marijuana and a stolen gun.

Also, police found $4,433 in cash during the investigation.

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