Three people have been charged with drug-related crimes following an investigation by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, deputies were called to 214 Woodbury Drive near Faith by bail bondsman Phillip Bradshaw to assist with the arrest of a man who had skipped his bond, Matthew Walter Robertson.
Deputies discovered Robertson in possession of a substance they suspected was methamphetamine and called for assistance from SIU investigators. Investigators confirmed the substance discovered on Robertson was approximately 1 gram of meth, which had been packaged in individual bags for sale.
Investigators then conducted a search of the residence and discovered an additional 3 grams of meth inside. As a result of this investigation the following people face additional charges.
• Robertson, 25, of 161 Leewood Lane, Salisbury, was charged with failure to appear (3 counts); felony possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II methamphetamine; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; bond was set at $62,500.
• Christopher Alan Cruz, 26, of 270 Wingate Lane, China Grove, was charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II methamphetamine; felony maintaining a dwelling to keep, store and sell controlled substance; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond, $5,000.
• Shari Joanna Robertson, 19, of 214 Woodbury Drive, Salisbury was charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II methamphetamine; felony maintaining a dwelling to keep, store and sell controlled substance; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond, $5,000.