Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On Thursday, February 11, 2021, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team were working on Interstate 77 North in the area of the 63 mile marker, when deputies conducted a traffic stop of a rented 2020 Kia Forte with a Missouri Registration Plate for traffic violations. 

 Upon approaching the vehicle deputies spoke with the occupants, to include Dartaine Marquez Ubiles, who told the deputies they were traveling from Jacksonville, Florida to Buffalo, New York. While speaking with Ubiles, he admitted to using and possessing marijuana in the vehicle. 

 The deputies searched the vehicle, and located a half pound (228 grams) of MDMA, concealed in a pair tennis shoes located in the trunk of the vehicle, as well as marijuana. The street value of the MDMA is approximately 11,400.00 dollars.

 Dartaine Marquez Ubiles was taken into custody on scene, he was then transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where he was charged with; Felony Trafficking in MDMA by Possession, Felony Trafficking in MDMA by Transportation, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver MDMA, Felony Maintain a Vehicle for the Use or Sale of a Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ubiles then appeared before Magistrate D. Chambers who issued a 200,000.00 dollar secured bond on these charges.

Dartaine Marquez Ubiles, 30 Years Old

39 Fargo Avenue

Buffalo, New York 14201

 200,000.00 DOLLARS SECURED BOND.