2 arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in McDowell Co.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in McDowell County on Wednesday.

According to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling the area of US 70 East and Harmony Grove Road in Nebo when a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle due to multiple traffic violations.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy observed an open container of alcohol in the cup holder. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up methamphetamine, several pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Joshua Lane Wilson, 39, was arrested and charged with:

• open container of alcohol violation
• felonious possession of methamphetamine
• felonious possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine
• possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Wilson was issued a $25,000 bond.

Deputies also arrested 35-year-old Joshua Adam Chilcote and charged him with:

• open container of alcohol violation
• felonious possession of methamphetamine
• felonious possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine
• possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• driving while license revoked

Chilcote was issued a $25,000 bond.

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