Conover man found Drug Trafficking

On Friday, February 3rd, Victor Eugene Leatherman of Conover was arrested after the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic’s Division uncovered and seized 48 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of fentanyl, a .22 caliber revolver, Schedule II and III pills, and $1,751.00. Leatherman was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Trafficking in Heroin, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, among other offenses. He was released after posting a $100,000.00 secured bond and had a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on 02/06/2023.