DON'T FAKE IT: MAN CHARGED WITH FAKE DRUGS

William James "Mutt" Morrison feels like a dog after being arrested for selling fake drugs to undercover officers. Photo contributed.

By Jon Mayhew (DENVER) -- A Lincolnton man is in trouble after trying to sell narcotics officers fake drugs in eastern Lincoln County.

Officers arrested William James "Mutt" Morrison Tuesday on Highway 16 north in Denver.

"He's charged with obtaining property by false pretenses and possession with intent to sell and deliver counterfeit drugs," said Lincoln County Sheriff's Office public information officer Larry Seagle.

Investigators said Morrison had nearly 46 grams of powder cocaine that -- after being feild tested -- turned out to be fake.

Morrison is in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond and had a first appearance in court Wednesday.