TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (WACB) – Two Taylorsville residents are facing multiple felony drug charges following an investigation in Alexander County. The charges were filed by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. According to our news partner WACB, 28-year-old Jewell Leona Gigee of Gaston Deal Lane is charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances, possession of LSD, and probation violation. She’s also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen goods, and failure to appear on a felony methamphetamine charge in Catawba County.

Arrest documents show the seizure of approximately 9.14 grams of methamphetamine. Gigee is listed as a parole absconder following a 2025 Catawba County methamphetamine conviction. Also arrested was 39-year-old Andrew Jameson White, of the same address. He faces multiple drug charges, including possession of LSD and cocaine, possession with intent to sell or deliver methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

White was being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $200,000 secured bond. Gigee was also being held at that facility under $195,000 secured bond.