MAN CHARGED IN DRUG CASE

By Jon Mayhew (VALE) -- A Lincoln County man faces charges in Cherryville after police say he sold drugs to them.

According to a press release from the Cherryville Police Department, Sgt. Frank Dellinger made four controlled buys using a confidential informant with Brodis Crouse Baxter, 58, 7113 Lingerfelt Road, Vale.

"Baxter sold hydrocodone pills to the informant," said Dellinger. "Hydrocodone contains opium."

Baxter was stopped after the fourth sale to the informant. In addition to Sgt. Dellinger, Captain Jason Green; Lt. Mike Allred and Sgt. Daniel Howell assisted in the arrest of Baxter.

Authorities found $420 in cash on the suspect as well as more than 100 hydrocodone pills.

Baxter was taken to the Gaston County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond. His first appearance hearing was in Gaston court on Wednesday.