Meth Conspiracy Crumbles: 624g Seized in Iredell Bust

A meticulous three-month investigation by Iredell County narcotics detectives has culminated in charges against three individuals for their alleged involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. The operation, which began on or before March 11, 2026, focused on Emily Ann Millsaps, Abraham Valadez, and Bryan Ashley Blansett.

Detectives learned that Millsaps, identified as a repeat offender with a history of meth-related arrests, was distributing methamphetamine intended for Iredell County. Connections were established between Millsaps and Blansett, who was already detained in the Iredell County Detention Center on unrelated trafficking charges. Despite an attempt to arrange a controlled transaction within Iredell County, Millsaps reportedly refused due to past arrests.

The investigation took a turn when Millsaps and Valadez were believed to be traveling to Davie County for a drug deal. On June 9, 2026, law enforcement attempted to stop the pair, initiating a vehicle pursuit that spanned both Davie and Iredell Counties. During the chase, the suspects were observed discarding suspected narcotics. The pursuit concluded with the deployment of spike strips.

Subsequent searches yielded approximately 624 grams of methamphetamine, 30 grams of cocaine, 4.84 grams of a Schedule IV controlled substance, two oxycodone pills, and $10,435 in cash. Millsaps and Valadez are currently held in the Davie County Detention Center, facing charges related to the pursuit and drug trafficking. All three suspects face two counts each of felony conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine in Iredell County. Blansett remains in custody with a $200,000 bond, and further charges from Davie County are anticipated.