CMPD helps search of Rutherford County juvenile with drugs, guns

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A search of a Rutherford County home turned up a large amount of drugs and multiple guns.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said their office was assisting the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department with the arrest of a juvenile who lived in Rutherford County.

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The juvenile was wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Charlotte on February 5.

Police and deputies located the suspect Thursday who was found in possession of a gun, drugs, and a large amount of cash, deputies said.

During a search of the juvenile’s home, Rutherford County deputies said they found more guns and drugs.

In total, more than five pounds of marijuana, 91 grams of psilocybin, MDMA, Xanax, and more than $3,200 in cash were seized from the home.

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