On Thursday, September 19, 2019, Alexander County Narcotics Officers and Taylorsville Police Department Officers conducted a vehicle stop off of Old Wilkesboro Road in Taylorsville. Officers found Miguel Angel Pastrano to be the driver of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 28 grams of methamphetamine located inside the vehicle.
Miguel Angel Pastrano, H/M, age 37 of Conover, was arrested and transported to the Alexander County Detention Center. He was charged with Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine and Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substance. Pastrano was given a $50,000 secured bond with a first appearance date of September 23, 2019 in Alexander County District Court.
Authority of Sheriff Chris Bowman
