Sheriff Kevin H. Bean announces that on January 9, 2026, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputies made arrested a Methamphetamine Trafficker. The joint investigation ended with the seizure of a trafficking amount of Methamphetamine and US currency. The investigation involved the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and The Lenoir Police Department.
On January 9, 2026, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a motor vehicle for a traffic infraction in Lenoir. During the stop, Sheriff’s Office K-9 Egan was deployed and alerted to the odor of narcotics, Deputies searched the vehicle and located approximately 136 grams of Methamphetamine.
The driver, Julius Daniel McGuire, of Lenoir, age 69, was arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. He was placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under a $75,000 secured bond.
The Methamphetamine seized has a total street value of $20,000 according to North Carolina State Drug Guidelines.
“The presence of our K-9’s in Caldwell County is making a real difference in the fight against trafficking illegal narcotics.” – Sheriff Kevin Bean
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is always in search of any information involving the use and distribution of illegal controlled substances. A concerned citizen’s information and assistance will be kept confidential.
If you have any information concerning illegal drug activity in Caldwell County, please contact the:
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office I.C.E. Unit at 828-757-1178.
Lenoir Police Department’s Narcotics Division at 828-757-2145.
Hudson Police Department at 828-728-5021.
Granite Falls Police Department at 828-396-3358.
Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 828-758-8300.
