ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Nicholas Brock Owens, 22, was arrested by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday after officers found him in possession of 4.2 grams of fentanyl.
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Owens faces multiple charges, including trafficking opium or heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for selling a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The arrest took place on W. Main Avenue in Taylorsville around 7:10 pm, following a search conducted by the officers.
Owens is currently being held at the Alexander County Detention Center under a $125,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
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