Press Release from Rowan County Sheriff’s Office
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C., (June 17, 2025) - On May 16, 2025, detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office assisted members of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office in locating Amber Walker, who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Walker was also identified as a potential suspect in an ongoing investigation involving the selling/trading of explosives.
Detectives were made aware that Walker was possibly staying at the address 5327 Cavin Ln, Kannapolis NC, and that she may be in possession of some stolen property. Detectives and deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office and Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office arrived on scene and made contact with the residents who advised that Walker was currently staying there. Walker was taken into custody after being found hiding in the bathroom of the residence.
While Walker was being taken into custody, items of drug paraphernalia and narcotics were observed in plain view inside of the home. All the occupants of the home were removed in order to secure the property for the application of a search warrant. A short time later, a search warrant was obtained and executed on the property.
The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and various forms of drug paraphernalia. Uriah Wilhite and Christopher Wilhite were both charged with two counts of Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. There were no signs of explosive material located during the execution of the search warrant.
Uriah received a $100,000.00 secured bond and Christopher did not receive a bond due to the pretrial integrity act.