Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team along with Narcotics Investigators arrested, David Ray Morgan, and Anita Marie Cullen on: Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance (Crystal Methamphetamine), Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Schedule III Controlled Substance, Felony Conspiracy to Distribute Crystal Methamphetamine, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The two suspects were apprehended at the Best in Town Motel located at 1323 West Front Street in Statesville.

Narcotics Investigators had received information about Morgan and Cullen coming to Statesville from Charlotte. The suspects were supposed to be in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine.

The deputies and investigators established a surveillance operation near the motel. When the two suspects arrived at the motel, they were approached by the deputies and investigators. After speaking with the two suspects, the deputies learned, they did indeed have Crystal Methamphetamine, and other controlled substances in their possession.

David Ray Morgan and Anita Marie Cullen were taken into custody without incident. They were then transported to the Iredell County Detention Center. Morgan received a 25,000.00 secured bond, and Cullen received a 10,000.00 secured bond. Both bonds were set by Magistrate J. Hollar.    

David Ray Morgan, 48 Years Old

Homeless

Statesville, North Carolina

25,000.00 DOLLARS SECURED BOND.

Criminal history: Misdemeanor Probation Violation out of County, Misdemeanor Breaking or Entering, Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Goods, Misdemeanor Purchase or Possess Alcohol Underage, Misdemeanor Intoxicated and Disruptive, DWI Level 4, Felony Breaking or Entering, Misdemeanor Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver of Marijuana, Two Counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Assault on a Female, Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Misdemeanor Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Injury, Misdemeanor Communicating Threats, Two Counts of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Assault.

Anita Marie Cullen, 38 Years Old

Cotton Gin Road

Stony Point, North Carolina

10,000.00 DOLLARS SECURED BOND.

Criminal history: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor Financial Card Fraud, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Shoplifting by Concealment.