NORTH CAROLINA — Two people were arrested last week after deputies seized more than 14 pounds of illegal drugs, multiple firearms, and thousands in cash from a Union County home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Phillip Blount, 46, was initially stopped by deputies in Monroe while driving a truck and was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant for an unrelated offense.
During a search of his vehicle, officers discovered more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. That discovery led to a search warrant for his residence.
Inside the home, deputies uncovered a large stash of illegal substances and weapons, including:
- Over 6.5 pounds of meth
- More than 5.5 pounds of marijuana
- 2 pounds of pressed pills
- Over 200 grams of cocaine
- 360+ grams of psychedelic mushrooms
- 18 grams of MDMA
- A small quantity of fentanyl
- Four pistols, including one reported stolen
- $66,000 in cash
During the search, deputies identified 44-year-old Jessica Diehl as a second drug trafficker connected to the home. She was also arrested.
Blount faces at least 10 drug and firearms charges and is being held on a $2,000,000 secured bond.
Diehl faces multiple drug-related charges and is being held on a $1,000,000 secured bond. Both suspects are in custody at the Union County Detention Center.
