McDowell County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a drug suspect that failed to show up to

court on Monday. 38-year-old Samantha Marie Marston faces drug charges from a traffic stop

November 3^rd. Authorities search the car of Marston and came away with more than 87 grams

of marijuana. The vehicle also had a fictitious tag and Marston’s license was suspended.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marston should call Robert Watson at

652-2237.

Deputies also need help in finding a van reported stolen on December 17^th, The 2005 Chrysler

Town and County, gold in color, was taken from a Gloria Waym, Nebo, residence. Anyone

with information is asked to call Detective Burlin Ballew at 652-2237.

A deputy finds drugs after a traffic stop. The stop September 20^th, occurred on 226 South for

traffic violations. A search of the car turned up 1.3 grams of methamphetamine.

The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged the driver, 36-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Joyner

of Marion, and a passenger, 29-year-old Chanda Marie McFalls of Marion, with possession

of meth.

A 16-year-old runaway Morganton girl, last seen on December 16^th, is back in Morganton.

Jaylynn Wallace returned Friday and is home safely with her mother.

The Hickory Police Department’s January traffic enforcement –Pay Attention in City Traffic

will be located on 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues NW from North Center Street to 9^th Street NW.

Enforcement, both day and night, will focus on red light violations, following too closely,

distracted driving and speeding.