Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following Search Warrant in Salisbury

SALISBURY, N.C. — Two men were arrested on drug-related charges following a search warrant executed Wednesday morning at a residence on South Shaver Street, according to the Salisbury Police Department.

Officers executed the search warrant at 122 S. Shaver St. around 10 a.m. following an investigation prompted by multiple citizen complaints about suspected drug activity at the residence.

Police said the investigation confirmed suspicious activity at the property, leading narcotics detectives to obtain and execute the warrant.

Richard Anthony Blount, 26, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for the use of a controlled substance.

Tavaris Donshea McAllister, 39, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both men were taken into custody and held at the Rowan County Detention Center without bond under North Carolina’s Pretrial Integrity Act, according to police.

The Salisbury Police Department credited information provided by residents with helping detectives investigate suspected illegal drug activity in the neighborhood.

Authorities encouraged residents to continue reporting suspected criminal activity.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or investigations@salisburync.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Rowan County Crime Stoppers at 866-639-5245.