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Four charged with drug felonies

By Bill Moss, Published: September 25, 2017

Henderson County Sheriff's deputies charged four people with multiple drug felonies after an ongoing investigation of a home at 302 Beverly Avenue.

The SWAT and drug enforcement team executed a search warrant at the home on Sept. 21 and recovered a .45 caliber handgun previously reported stolen in Buncombe County, methamphetamine and Schedule II and IV prescription medication, as well as drug paraphernalia.

The Henderson County Department of Social Services also responded to the scene regarding the welfare of two children who were found to be living in the residence. Both children were placed in DSS care. As a result of the investigation to date, the following individuals have been arrested and charged by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office with the below offenses:

Donald David Lewis, 57, of 302 Beverly Avenue, Hendersonville

Felony possession with intent to manufacture/sale and deliver methamphetamine
Felony maintain vehicle/dwelling place for sale and delivery of methamphetamine
Misdemeanor simple possession of schedule II narcotics
Misdemeanor simple possession of schedule IV narcotics
Secured Bond: $27,000 and he remains incarcerated in the Henderson County Jail

Leah Maureen Staton, 19, of 302 Beverly Avenue, Hendersonville
Felony possession of methamphetamine
Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Misdemeanor child abuse
Secured Bond: $10,500 and she remains incarcerated in the Henderson County Jail

Alicia Jane Moore, 40, of North Marley Drive, Hendersonville
Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Secured Bond: $500. Bond posted and released

Dylan Thorne West, 24, of Knoll Ridge Road, Mills River
Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Secured Bond: $100. Served two days and given credit for time served on Henderson County charges; released to Buncombe County on outstanding warrants

The investigation continues and charges against additional defendants are anticipated.