SALISBURY — Officers with the Salisbury Police Department arrested two individuals on drug-related charges Tuesday.
According to information from the SPD, officers executed a search warrant at 122 South Shaver Street around 10 a.m. on Tuesday following multiple resident complaints regarding suspicious drug activity at the home. The ensuing criminal investigation corroborated those reports.
Following the search, Richard Anthony Blount, 26, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for the use of a controlled substance. Meanwhile, Tavaris Donshea McAllister, 39, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the police department, under the Pre-Trial Integrity Act, Blount and McAllister are currently being held at the Rowan County Detention Center without bail.
“The Salisbury Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to the community members who came forward with the information that initiated this case,” the department said in a release. “Community tips remain a vital resource for detectives, providing the essential leads needed to investigate and disrupt the illegal use and sale of narcotics within city limits.“The department encourages residents to continue partnering with law enforcement to keep Salisbury neighborhoods safe. Anyone with
information regarding illegal activity is urged to contact the Salisbury Police Department by calling 704-638-5333, emailing investigations@salisburync.gov, or anonymously through Rowan County Crime Stoppers at 866-639-5245.”
In other Salisbury Police Department reports
- Larceny occurred in the 500 block of Faith Road between 12:47 a.m. on Oct. 12 and 9:08 a.m. on Oct. 13. The total estimated loss was $2,000.
- Multiple bicycles were reportedly stolen from Catawba College between Oct. 3 and Oct. 13. The total estimated loss was $3,000.
- Credit card fraud occurred in the 500 block of East Bank Street between 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 13.
Burglary by unlawful entry occurred in the 600 block of Williams Road around 7:42 p.m. on Oct. 13. - Donnichee Antonio Mason, 37, was charged with assault by pointing a gun on Oct. 13.
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports
- Communicating threats occurred at 170 St. Lukes Church Road (Salisbury) between 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 8:50 a.m. on Oct. 13.
- Littering occurred in the 100 block of Pickler Road (Salisbury) around 9:48 a.m. on Oct. 13.
- Burglary occurred in the 8000 block of NC Hwy. 801 between 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 13.
- Matthew Bates Perrell, 39, was charged with obtaining property by false pretenses, breaking and entering and larceny on Oct. 13.
- Brandon Lee Moss, 41, of Winston-Salem was charged with possession of a controlled substance (schedule I) on Oct.13.
