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Breaking and entering call leads to woman being arrested on drug charges in Burlington

Deputies say Tosha Blackwell, 39, is charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II along with Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Credit: Alamance County Sheriff’s Office
Tosha Blackwell

BURLINGTON, N.C. — A woman was arrested Saturday and charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

According to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a possible breaking and entering on Doctor Pickett Road. 

Once on scene, they found Tosha Blackwell, 39, who told deputies she had been staying there with a friend. 

While waiting with Blackwell for the friend to return and valid her story, probable cause was established to search Blackwell's vehicle. 

During the search, a small plastic container with a flip-top containing Methamphetamine was found. Deputies also discovered a set of digital scales with residue in Ms. Blackwell’s purse. 

Blackwell was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II along with Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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