In December 2019, detectives with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office began investigating complaints of possible drug activity at
1726 Suburban Drive, Lot 17, Morganton. Subsequent to a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to establish that illegal sells
and distribution of controlled substances were occurring at the residence. On 02-06-2020, subsequent to a search warrant, detectives
made contact with Richard Todd Frady and Curston Shay Graybeal at the residence. Frady, a convicted felon, was found to be in
possession of two firearms, one which was reported stolen. Detective’s also located and seized a substantial amount of
methamphetamine as well as multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Frady was arrested and transported to the magistrate office
where he was charged with the above charges, received a $65,000.00 secure bond, and given a court date of 02-26-2020. Curston
Graybeal was also arrested and transported to the magistrate office on the charges above, received a $15,000.00 secure bond and
was held at the Burke County Jail with a court date set for 02-26-2020.
Curston Graybeal posted bond and was pulled over in an investigative vehicle stop by Burke County deputies on 02-13-2020.
During the investigation, deputies located and seized methamphetamine as well a drug paraphernalia from her person. Graybeal
was arrested and transported to the magistrate office where she was charged with Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)
and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Graybeal received a $25,000.00 secure bond and was held at the Burke County Jail with a
03-06-2020 court date.