WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — A man has been arrested in connection with the trafficking of methamphetamine in Watauga County, according to the sheriff’s office.
On Tuesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 421 North. After K-9 officer Chris alerted the vehicle, approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and more than $1,400 were found.
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The driver of the vehicle, 55-year-old Stillman Curtis Kellum, was arrested and has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine by possession greater than 400 grams and trafficking methamphetamine by transportation greater than 400 grams.
He received a $500,000 secured bond after his first court appearance.
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