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One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A routine traffic stop turned into a major drug arrest Tuesday when Rutherford County deputies pulled over a motorcycle on U.S. 74 Shelby Bypass near S.C. Highway 120.

According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the driver failed to stop for blue lights and sirens but eventually pulled over past Exit 187.

During the stop, deputies conducted an investigation and discovered 37.5 grams of fentanyl, 15.3 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.

The driver, identified as 55-year-old James Michael Wyatt of Shelby, was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses, including trafficking opium/heroin and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance.

He also faces charges for failing to heed law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a revoked license.

Wyatt was booked into jail with a $250,000 secured bond.

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