Crime & Safety
Davidson County, NC Drug Bust: Nearly 15 Pounds of Marijuana Seized
LEXINGTON, NC — Two people face multiple drug related charges after investigators seized nearly 15 pounds of marijuana, two firearms and cash during a narcotics investigation at a Lexington residence
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-14T18:28:03.857Z
LEXINGTON, NC — Two people face multiple drug related charges after investigators seized nearly 15 pounds of marijuana, two firearms and cash during a narcotics investigation at a Lexington residence in Davidson County.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff 's Office, investigators with the Davidson Anti Drug Regional Task Force executed a search warrant Friday, Sept. 25, at a residence located at 506 Cotton Grove Road.
During the search, authorities recovered approximately 6,781 grams of marijuana, equivalent to roughly 14.9 pounds, along with two firearms, drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
The investigation resulted in the arrests of two individuals identified by authorities as Heredia Garcia and Yanez.
Heredia Garcia was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, selling a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, and two paraphernalia related offenses.
He was transported to the Davidson County Detention Center and held under a $51,000 secured bond. His next scheduled court appearance is Jan. 5, 2027.
Authorities also served Heredia Garcia with an outstanding order for arrest related to failure to appear on unrelated charges.
Yanez faces charges including possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, selling a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
The Davidson Anti Drug Regional Task Force includes personnel from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Thomasville Police Department , Lexington Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Residents with information about suspected illegal drug activity can contact the Davidson County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division at 336 242 2903 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at 336 243 2400 .
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.