23-05-2025
Statesville wanted on felony drug charges after alleged undercover purchases
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Iredell County man is wanted for a series of felony drug charges following undercover purchases this week.
According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on May 21 in the 200 block of Cumberland Road south of Statesville. Authorities had reportedly received complaints about possible drug activity at this residence.
Cameron Max Burleyson, 24, was identified as a person allegedly involved in illegal narcotics sales. Undercover investigators were soon able to make purchases of marijuana directly from him from inside the residence.
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Upon execution of the search warrant, investigators allegedly seized more than 15 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, 1,281 THC cartridges used with vape pens, and various packages of assorted marijuana edibles.
The investigators also seized 50 dosage units of Adderall, a Schedule II controlled substance, and $2,500 in cash.
The street value of the marijuana is $164,820; the street value of the Adderall is $1,750.
Burleyson is being charged with:
Felony Trafficking Marijuana by Possession
Felony Trafficking Opiates by Possession
Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana
Felony Maintaining a Vehicle or Residence for the Sale or Use of a Controlled Substance
The sheriff's office asks if anyone knows Burleyson's whereabouts, to call 704-878-3100.
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