LENOIR, NC (April 26, 2017)…Sheriff Alan C. Jones has announced on April 24, 2017, two individuals were arrested and charged on suspicion of distributing crack cocaine after a search warrant was executed on a residence located at 3048 Warrior Road in Lenoir, NC. Samuel Antonio Patterson, aka “Doo Doo”, age 25, of 3048 Warrior Road and Alize Nicole Caldwell, age 18, of 145 F Stonebridge Drive in Morganton were taken into custody at the residence without incident. The search warrant was based on undercover buys that occurred at the residence during the last month. Agents searched the home and located approximately ½ ounce of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia items. The drugs have a street value of $2,800 according to North Carolina State Drug Guidelines.
“This residence was being used as a distribution point for illegal drugs. It’s no longer a safe haven for that type of activity” – Sheriff Alan C. Jones
Samuel Antonio Patterson, B/M, age 25
3048 Warrior Road
Lenoir, NC
• One (1) Count Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Crack Cocaine.
• One (1) Count Felonious Maintain a Dwelling to Keep/Store a Controlled Substance.
Patterson was incarcerated in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $50,000.00 secured bond. He has a first appearance in District Court in Lenoir on April 25, 2017.
Alize Nicole Caldwell, B/F, age 18
145 F Stonebridge Dr.
Morganton, NC
• One (1) Count Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Crack Cocaine.
Caldwell was incarcerated in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $10,000.00 secured bond. She has a first appearance in District Court in Lenoir on April 25, 2017.
Both Patterson and Caldwell were also served with outstanding warrants. Patterson was served with Cyberstalking and Harassing Phone Call and issued an additional $8,000 secured bond. Caldwell was served with Failure to Appear on Disorderly Conduct and Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance and issued an additional $8,000 secured bond.
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is always in search of any information involving the use and distribution of illegal controlled substances. A concerned citizen’s information and assistance will be kept confidential. If you have any information concerning illegal drug activity in Caldwell County, please contact the:
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office I.C.E. Unit at 828-757-1178.
Lenoir Police Department’s Narcotics Division at 828-757-2145.
Hudson Police Department at 828-728-5021.
Granite Falls Police Department at 828-396-3358.
Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 828-758-8300