Lenoir man arrested on marijuana charge

 On February 17, 2010, Ice Agents with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lenoir man on a true bill of indictment for possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana.  The arrest of Baxter Allen Hood, age 44, stemmed from an investigation which had occurred last year on September 24, 2009.  Agents, acting upon complaints, searched his home located at 4880 Calico Road in Lenoir and seized a little over one pound of marijuana along with items of drug paraphernalia.  A Caldwell county grand jury returned a true bill of indictment on February 2, 2010.  The marijuana has a street value of $4,320.00 according to North Carolina state guidelines.  As a result of the investigation, the following person was arrested:             

Baxter Allen Hood, W/M, age 44
4880 Calico Road
Lenoir, NC 28645

One (1) Count – Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana.

“We are continuing to be aggressive on our drug campaign, we are not letting up” – Sheriff Alan C. Jones

Hood was incarcerated under a $2,500.00 secured bond in the Caldwell County Detention Center and has a court appearance in Superior Court in Lenoir on March 1, 2010.

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.
Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 828-758-8300.

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