Traffic Stop Results in the Arrest of Two Men and Approximately 16 Grams of Methamphetamine Seized
News, Press Release August 13, 2021
On August 5, two detectives with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office were out conducting a routine patrol when they recognized an individual driving that was known to be “Wanted” on outstanding criminal warrants. The detectives immediately recognized Tallent as that individual.
While conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle, detectives noticed that both individuals appeared to be acting very nervous while speaking with them. During a roadside interview, Mr. O’neal admitted to being on active parole and consented to a search of the passenger’s side of the vehicle. A search revealed approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine which was located under the passenger seat area of the vehicle. Detectives also located bindles of heroin during the same search. O’Neal and Tallent were immediately arrested and transported to the Macon County Detention Center.
O’Neal is currently charged with Possession with Intent Sell / Manufacture / Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent Sell / Manufacture / Deliver Heroin, Maintaining Vehicle for Sell / Delivery of Illegal Narcotics, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Magistrate issued a $12,500 secured bond.
Tallent was served with the outstanding warrants which include: 2 counts of Felony Breaking and Entering, 2 counts Felony Larceny, 2 counts Felony Possession of Stolen Goods, and Possession Burglary Tools. Magistrate issued a $50,000 secured bond.
Both O’Neal and Tallent remain in the Macon County Detention Center pending their release on bond or until they appear in court.
Four arrested in drug bust in Franklin
News, Press Release August 5, 2020
MACON COUNTY, N.C. – On August 3rd, the Macon County Sheriff’s Officer Narcotics Unit and Franklin Police Department executed a residential search warrant on a residence that has been suspected of continued drug dealing activity and four suspects were arrested within.
The search warrant execution led to the seizure of multiple bags containing suspected Methamphetamine and Heroin, digital scales, and other paraphernalia used to package and distribute narcotics. Two of the arrestees, Todd Parrish and Valerie Bierlein were out on bond from a prior arrest during the execution of a search warrant on the same residence on June 25th.
Todd Parrish
$40,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Obtaining Property False Pretense x3 (Outstanding Warrants)
Valerie Bierlein
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Weston Lawrence
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
George Bell
$18,000 Secured Bond
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia