PRESS RELEASE: City of Lenoir Police Department
Investigators with the City of Lenoir Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office ICE
Unit, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, Watauga County
Sheriff’s Office, Department of Homeland Security, and the North Carolina State Bureau of
Investigation began investigating the sale and distribution of methamphetamine at a residence
within the city limits of Lenoir. During the investigation, it became apparent that Adrian Hill
was a distributor of methamphetamine into our communities.
Following a lengthy investigation, detectives sought and were granted a search warrant for Hill’s
residence. On the evening of August 19, 2024, the search warrant was executed by investigators.
This investigation and the search of the apartment resulted in officers seizing 697.1 grams of
methamphetamine and $5,297.00 in U.S. currency. Hill was arrested on scene without incident
and charged with the above-listed criminal offenses. He has a first appearance in Caldwell
County District Court on 8/21/2024. The suspected narcotics seized had a street value of
$104,565.00, according to the North Carolina Drug Guidelines.
Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the City of
Lenoir Police Department at 828-757-2100 or the Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers
anonymous tip line at 828-758-8300.