Two men ended up in handcuffs in Monroe yesterday after a traffic stop that deputies say turned up suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. Investigators reported that passenger Charles Harley Wade Moore was charged with two counts of trafficking fentanyl and booked on a $100,000 secured bond. The driver, Robert Wesley Tyson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and with maintaining a dwelling for the use, storage or sale of controlled substances, with a secured bond set at $7,500.
Detectives said they seized fentanyl and meth from the vehicle, and both men were taken to the Union County Detention Center. The sheriff’s office later shared booking photos and arrest details on social media.
Union County Sheriff's Post Lays Out Arrests
In a post from the Union County Sheriff's Office, narcotics detectives said the traffic stop produced the suspected drugs and led to the two arrests. The post lists the charges and bond amounts for Moore and Tyson and notes that both men were transported to the detention center. It also includes booking photos and a short rundown of what investigators say happened.
A Running Crackdown On Dangerous Drugs
The arrests land in the middle of a busy stretch of narcotics work in Union County this spring, with multiple investigations turning up methamphetamine and fentanyl as the sheriff's office keeps its focus on drug interdiction. WBTV reported that a multi-home sweep in late May led to several trafficking and maintaining-dwelling charges, and WSOC has outlined earlier traffic stops where detectives seized large quantities of fentanyl.
Legal Implications
Under North Carolina law, fentanyl-related offenses bring stiffer consequences. Trafficking four grams or more of fentanyl is prosecuted as a Class F felony and can carry mandatory minimum prison terms and significant fines, according to the North Carolina General Assembly. Prosecutors frequently pair trafficking counts with charges such as maintaining a dwelling for the sale or storage of controlled substances when they say a particular location was used as part of a distribution operation.
Booking And Next Steps
Both men remain in custody at the Union County Detention Center as prosecutors review the case and proceed with filings and future court appearances. For booking details and contact information related to the facility, visit the Union County Detention Center page.
