Iredell Man Arrested After Selling Crack to Undercover Officers

IREDELL COUNTY, NC — An Iredell County man was arrested and charged with selling crack cocaine Monday after a month-long investigation that included undercover drug buys, according to Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Charles Edward Mills, 58, was arrested at a home in the 100 block of Mills Hill Lane in Statesville April 15. The arrest comes less than one year after Mills was arrested and charged for similar drug charges, according to ICSO.

Iredell investigators launched a surveillance operation a month ago after receiving a tip that Mills, who also is known as “Chucky,” was still selling narcotics from the home. “Undercover investigators were able to conduct surveillance operations identifying Mills as a suspect. In addition they were able to purchase amounts of ‘crack’ cocaine from the residence,” ICSO said in a statement.

On Monday, deputies executed a search warrant at the Mills Hill Lane home, where they found 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, along with $650 cash.

Mills was arrested and transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where he was charged with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver “crack” cocaine and felony maintaining a dwelling/vehicle or place to sell controlled substance. Mills secured bond was set at $20,000.

Mills still faces previous charges stemming from his arrest in June 2018, when he was charged with felony maintain a dwelling/vehicle for controlled substance; felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver (cocaine); felony possession of a controlled substance (marijuana); and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. All of those charges are still pending in court, ICSO said.