ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division recently enacted a series of investigations that led to multiple drug trafficking and possession arrests in both New London and Albemarle.
On Aug. 13, 2024, the sheriff’s office conducted an investigation into the illegal trafficking of methamphetamine in New London.
Following a traffic stop on US 52 North, Frank Yang of New London was pulled over and searched, leading to the discovery of over 76 grams of methamphetamine.
Yang was arrested on five charges: trafficking by possession of methamphetamine; trafficking by transportation of methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver schedule I controlled substance; and maintaining vehicle for the sale of controlled substances
Yang initially received a secured $500,000 bond from the Aug. 13 arrest.
However, three days later, a continued investigation into Yang’s illegal behavior led to a search warrant for his residence located at 344 East Church Street in New London.
During the search of the home, over 53 grams of methamphetamine, an undisclosed amount of fentanyl, and multiple drug paraphernalia items were located in the residence.
Yang received a secured $250,000 bond along with four charges: trafficking by possession of methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance; and maintaining vehicle for the sale of controlled substances
In a separate investigation on Aug. 23, the sheriff’s office conducted a pair of search warrants for illegal controlled substance sales in two residences on Thomas Street in Albemarle, leading to two arrests and a large amount of controlled substance being seized by authorities.
Over 166 grams of methamphetamine and over 112 grams of cocaine were located, as well as firearms and multiple items deemed as drug paraphernalia.
With a secured $400,000 bond, Khalil Daquez Davis was arrested on six charges: trafficking by possession of methamphetamine; trafficking by possession of cocaine; possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver methamphetamine; maintaining a dwelling for the sale of controlled substances; possession of controlled substances within 1000 feet of a school; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
With a secured $50,000 bond, Marlon Lamonte Davis was arrested on three charges: possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and maintaining a dwelling for the sale of controlled substances
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office advises anyone with information about illegal controlled substances in the county to reach out to the office at 704-986-3714.