Iredell Man Facing Charges After Crack Cocaine Drug Sting: ICSO

IREDELL COUNTY, NC — An Iredell County man is facing a laundry list of drug charges after undercover investigators acting on a community tip purchased crack cocaine from him on several occasions, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, the month-long investigation began after sheriff’s office received complaints about alleged drug activity at a home on Boundary Lane in Harmony.

“Narcotics investigators had received complaints about Anthony Richard Rivers selling large amounts of “Crack” cocaine at his residence,” ICSO said in a statement. “Once the information was verified, narcotics investigators were able to purchase ‘crack’ cocaine directly from Rivers on several occasions at his residence during the course of the investigation.”

Deputies obtained a search warrant and took Rivers, 54, into custody Oct. 23 at his home. Upon executing the search warrant, investigators also found powder cocaine and marijuana, in addition to crack cocaine, ICSO said.

Rivers has been charged with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance; felony maintaining a dwelling, vehicle or place to use or sell controlled substances; misdemeanor possession of marijuana; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. His secured bond was set at $15,000.