Two Marion Men Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

McDowell County -- March 25, 2024: McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged two people after a traffic stop. 

Joshua Lane Wilson was charged with the following:

Open Container of Alcohol Violation, felonious Possession of Methamphetamine, felonious Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana up to ½ Ounce, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wilson was issued a $25,000 secured bond.

Joshua Adam Chilcote was charged with the following:

Open Container of Alcohol Violation, felonious Possession of Methamphetamine, felonious Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana up to ½ Ounce, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Licenses Revoked. Chilcote was issued a $25,000 secured bond.

According to the sheriff's office, during a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations when approaching the driver’s window,  an open container of alcohol in the cup holder was observed.  A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up methamphetamine, several pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

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