Methamphetamine Investigation Results in Three Arrests

(Yancey County Sheriff’s Department Press Release) Deputies of the Yancey County Sheriff Office Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at a residence in Yancey County on Tuesday July 3rd.  The search warrant was issued as result of an ongoing drug investigation of the illegal sell of drugs, being conducted by the Yancey County Sheriff Office. The search at the residence resulted in one arrest. To ensure safety for all, the SRT Team was deployed because of the past history of activities at the residence.

Miranda Leigh King

Miranda Leigh King was arrested at the residence and is charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Controlled Substance; Misdemeanor Simple Possession Schedule IV Controlled Substance; and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Miranda Leigh King posted a $10,000.00 bond and was released while awaiting a Court appearance on July 31st, 2018.

While the same action above was being conducted a Yancey County Patrol Deputy observed a vehicle enter the area of the residence then abruptly turn around and exit in a reckless manner. During the conduct of a traffic stop and the subsequent investigation Amanda Maria King of the same residence under investigation and Ronald Wince Riddle Jr of Asheville, NC were taken into custody.

Amanda King

Amanda Maria King was arrested on Tuesday July 3rd and is charged with 2 counts of Felony Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Controlled Substance; Felony Maintaining a Vehicle, Dwelling, or Place for a Controlled Substance; Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Distribute a Schedule II Control Substance (Methamphetamine); and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  King also had warrants in Madison County for Failure to Appear in Court for non-drug related actions there on May 18th 2018.  Amanda Maria King is currently being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $36,500.00 bond awaiting a court appearance on July 31st 2018. King was on bonded release awaiting a Court appearance on other Drug related charges on August 20th 2018.

Ronald Riddle Jr.

Ronald Wince Riddle Jr was arrested on Tuesday July 3rd and is charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Riddle was also served Failure to Appear on warrants from June 11th, 2018 for Mitchell County. Riddle is currently being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $12,500.00 bond awaiting a court appearance on July 31st 2018.