Kenneth D. Neely Busted in Salisbury, N.C. Sunday on Crack and Gun Charges

RFP Staff

♦ Kenneth DeWayne Neely, 51, living at 426 Lincolnton Road in Salisbury was arrested after a traffic stop early Sunday morning for allegedly possessing 25.1 grams of “crack” and a concealed .22 caliber handgun.  Neely, a convicted felon, is prohibited from carrying a firearm.

Neely was allegedly cruising erratically on Jake Alexander Blvd. in a Cadillac Deville and was observed crossing the center line on several occasions.  The Salisbury Police pulled Neely over on Brenner Avenue.  A K-9 searched the Caddy and alerted the officers it detected substances.  A search of the car and Neely’s crotch area netted 25.1 grams of crack rocks in 2 containers.

Neely was charged with possession with intent manufacture/sell/distribute a controlled substance schedule II (felony), carrying a concealed gun (misdemeanor), possession by a felon of a firearm prohibited (felony), and maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for a controlled substance (felony).

Placed under a secured $25,000 bond, Neely is being held in the Rowan County Detention Center.  His first court date is August 10th.

Kenneth DeWayne Neely’s Extensive Record:

http://webapps6.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&offenderID=0299586&searchLastName=neely&searchFirstName=kenneth&searchMiddleName=d&listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&listpage=1

An RFP Article about Neely Appearing Last May:

http://rowanfreepress.com/2015/05/06/kenneth-neely-gutshot-during-early-morning-home-invasion-on-lincolnton-road-in-salisbury-n-c/