Rutherford County -- July 18, 2024: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office: On July 10th, 2024, Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriffโ€™s Office A.C.E. Team

began to investigate the residence of 4042 U.S. 64 Hwy Lot #6 after receiving numerous tips of drug activity at this location.

During surveillance of the residence, Investigators watched a vehicle leave the residence. After getting behind the vehicle and checking the registration plate, the vehicle was traveling at a higher speed than the posted speed limit. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted. It was determined that the driver had a suspended driverโ€™s license, and the passenger was wanted for outstanding warrants. During the traffic stop, K9 Ranger was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle. K9 Ranger alerted to the odor of narcotics and a search of the vehicle was conducted.

During the search Investigators located 5.2 grams of powder Cocaine, 1 gram of crack Cocaine, 9.7 grams of Ecstasy, 1 gram of marijuana, and assorted drug paraphernalia. With information previously gathered and information from this traffic stop, Investigators applied for a search warrant.

Once issued, with the assistance of Investigators from the Rutherford County Sheriffโ€™s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the search warrant was executed. During the search, Investigators located 30 grams of yellow pressed Fentanyl pills, 5 grams of powder Fentanyl, 118 grams of Marijuana, 7 dosage units of Alprazolam, Suboxone, Scales, and Baggies. As a result, the following people were arrested and charged with the following:

James Lee Barbee, 40 of Rutherfordton:
Trafficking, Opium/Heroin (X2)
PWIMSD Marijuana
Simple Possession Schedule III
Simple Possession Schedule IV

Barbee received a $750,000.00 secured bond set by a District Court Judge.
Kenyon Bernard Jones, 25 of Ellenboro
PWIMSD Sch I CS
PWIMSD Sch II CS (X2)
Simple Possess Sch VI CS
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Jones received a $10,000.00 secured bond set by a District Court Judge

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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