Two people arrested during traffic stop

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Two people were arrested during a traffic stop on Monday in West End, according to a press release from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the MCSO, one of their deputies conducted the traffic stop in the 3500 block of Carthage Road. During the stop, methamphetamine and items of drug paraphernalia were found.

Nicholas Gavin Troxler, 33, of Candor, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and driving with a revoked license. Troxler was released on a written promise to appear in Moore County District Court on May 17, 2024.

Alexus Ann-Marie Tucker, 24, of West End, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tucker was committed to the Moore County Detention Center under $2,500.00 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Moore County District Court on May 17, 2024.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information and photos in this article were contributed by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.

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