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Child Welfare Probe Uncovers Cocaine, Guns
6 Jun
Summary
- Investigators found 27.3 grams of cocaine and multiple firearms.
- Suspect Dylan Truitt faces charges including child endangerment.
- Carlos Giron, arrested on drug charges, has prior felony convictions.
On May 28, Statesville police arrested two suspects in connection with a child welfare and narcotics investigation. Authorities discovered 27.3 grams of cocaine and multiple firearms at a residence on Valley Street. The investigation was initiated by an anonymous tip alleging drug activity and potential danger to a juvenile.
Officers, assisted by the Iredell County Department of Social Services, responded to the home. They observed drug paraphernalia and an unsecured firearm accessible to a child. Dylan Matthew Truitt, identified as the resident and father of the juvenile, was charged with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor child abuse. He was issued a $75,000 secured bond.
Carlos Manuel Giron, also implicated in the investigation, was charged with felony possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Giron is currently on probation for prior felony drug and firearm offenses. He was arrested and issued a $10,000 secured bond.
