June 12, 2013. On June 10, 2013, narcotics detectives from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department executed a search warrant on the residence of 135 Long Street, Boone, NC 28607.
During the course of the search warrant, detectives located and seized 254 grams, just over ½ lb of crystal methamphetamine. The methamphetamine had an estimated street value of $30,480.
Baxter Smith James, 69, of 135 Long Street, was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, PWISD Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling/Place/Vehicle CS (F), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. James is currently being held at the Watauga County Detention Facility under a $1,000,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in District Court on July 29, 2013.
Robert Hill Phillips, 48, was also charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, PWISD Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling/Place/Vehicle CS (F), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Phillips is currently being held at the Watauga County Detention Facility under a $75,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in District Court on July 29, 2013.
Both James and Phillips have pending court cases in Watauga County for Methamphetamine related incidents.
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