Drug arrest made in Hibriten High School parking lot

LENOIR, NC (December 1, 2016)…On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Lenoir Police Department School Resource Officer Brandon Thomas was notified by school personnel of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was occupied by three males, parked in the parking lot of Hibriten High School. Upon further investigation, one of the males was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The seized drugs, as determined by state guidelines, were valued at $225.00. 27 year old Colt David Everhart was arrested and charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver, or Possession of Controlled Substance within 1,000 Feet of School Property. Everhart’s initial court date was scheduled for 12/01/2016 in Caldwell County District Court.

The Lenoir Police Department and Caldwell County School System take the responsibility of the safety of the students and staff at our schools very seriously. This pro-active action was the direct result of school personnel and our officer working together to quickly identify suspicious activity on school grounds.