Drug Dealer Gets Early Holiday Visit from the Ice Unit

On Tuesday, November 23, 2009, Undercover Agents with the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office Ice Unit paid a visit to an unsuspecting resident, Kenneth Edwin Bowman, Jr., of 4868 Hurricane Hill Road in Granite Falls. The visit stemmed from a long term investigation involving other large scale drug dealers. During the investigation, the agents learned that Bowman was hiding assets in his name for some of the dealers. The agents also believed he was storing drugs at this residence.

Following the visit, the agents managed to obtain consent to search his premise and found approximately 1/2 ounce of powder cocaine, 1/2 pound of marijuana, four firearms, and $990.00 in cash. Also seized was a 2005 BMW. According to state guidelines, the cocaine and marijuana has a street value of $3,380.00.

"This was excellent undercover work by the investigators. I am definitely pleased with the results of the investigation." - Sheriff Alan C. Jones

The following individual was arrested and charged:

Kenneth Edwin Bowman, Jr.
W/M, DOB: 06/14/1959

•  One (1) Count - Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine

• One (1) Count - Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana

• One (1) Count - Felonious Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep/Store a Controlled Substance

Bowman was incarcerated in the Caldwell County Jail under a $25,000 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 757-1178
Lenoir Police Department's Narcotics Division at 757-2145
Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 758-8300

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