Date/Time of Offense: Friday, December 3, 2021.
Offense(s)/Charge(s): Multiple Felony Drug Crimes.
Location of Incident: 402 North Lackey Street, Statesville.
Suspect(s): Deannea Rochell Savoy, 33 Years Old
130 Duffy Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Kortney Jermaine Maddox, 45 Years Old
2406 Abernathy Avenue
Statesville, North Carolina 28625
Latasha Jimnette Ramseur, 38 Years Old
122 South Lackey Street
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On Friday, December 3, 2021, investigators with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigations Unit concluded a nearly four month investigation by executing a Search Warrant at 402 North Lackey Street, Statesville, They also arrested Kortney Jermaine Maddox for: Felony Trafficking by Possession of MDMA, Felony Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Felony Maintaining a Dwelling, Vehicle or Place to Sell or Use a Controlled Substance, and Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Investigators also charged Latasha Jimnette Ramseur with: Felony Trafficking by Possession of MDMA, Felony Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, and Felony Maintaining a Dwelling, Vehicle or Place to Sell or Use a Controlled Substance.
On the same day, Narcotics Investigators also arrested Deannea Rochell Savoy at her home in Mooresville. She was charged with: Five Counts of Felony Trafficking MDMA by Possession, Five Counts of Felony Trafficking MDMA by Sale, and Five Counts of Felony Trafficking MDMA by Transportation at her residence in Mooresville.
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators began looking into the distribution of MDMA (Ecstasy) after receiving information about a then unknown female distributing large amounts of Ecstasy throughout Iredell County and inside the city limits of Statesville.
Following up on additional leads and after gathering further evidence, narcotics investigators identified Deannea Rochell Savoy as the distributor, and were able to purchase over 1,800 dosage units of Ecstasy directly from her through several undercover meetings.
Through undercover surveillance operations, narcotics investigators were also able to positively verify Savoy visiting the 402 North Lackey Street residence or meeting Kortney Jermaine Maddox prior to or directly after selling various amounts of Ecstasy. This activity indicated to investigators Maddox was directly involved in the operation and distribution of the narcotics.
After gathering additional evidence, the investigators were able to apply for and received a search warrant for the home located at 402 North Lackey Street. During the execution of the search warrant, narcotics investigators located approximately 164.6 grams of THC infused edibles, and a handgun inside the residence. Outside the home was a vehicle owned by Ramseur, and regularly operated by Maddox. When this vehicle was searched, investigators located 158 dosage units of MDMA (Ecstasy) inside the vehicle.
Kortney Jermaine Maddox was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Iredell County Detention Center. He was served with his warrants and appeared before Magistrate M. Nethken who issued a 200,000.00 dollar secured bond.
Deannea Rochell Savoy was also arrested and taken to the Iredell County Detention Center where she was served with her arrest warrants. Savoy appeared before Magistrate D. Chamber who issued a 300,000.00 dollars secured bond on her charges.
Latasha Jimnette Ramseur, was served with her arrest warrants on Monday, December 6, 2021. Ramseur appeared before District Court Judge Underwood who issued a 50,000.00 dollar unsecured bond on the charges.
With an average street price of $10.00-$20.00 per pill, depending on the area, and location, the estimated value of the Ecstasy pills seized is between $20,420.00 and $40,840.
Deannea Rochell Savoy, 33 Years Old
130 Duffy Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
BOND: 300,000.00 DOLLARS SECURED BOND.
Criminal history: Misdemeanor Second Degree Trespassing, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, and multiple driving related charges.
Kortney Jermaine Maddox, 45 Years Old
2406 Abernathy Avenue
Statesville, North Carolina 28625
BOND: 200,000.00 DOLLARS SECURED BOND.
Criminal history: Two Counts of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Three Counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, DWI Level 5, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer, Two Counts of DWI Level 2, Five Counts of Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, DWI Level 1.
Latasha Jimnette Ramseur, 38 Years Old
122 South Lackey Street
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
BOND: 50,000.00 UNSECURED BOND.
Criminal history: Multiple driving related charges.