Couple Face Felony Drug Charges During Traffic Checkpoint

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Deputies conducted a routine traffic checkpoint in the 3800 block of Maple Ave., south of the Burlington, N.C. city limit. During the checkpoint, a white Chevrolet Tahoe approached Deputies. The driver, Joseph Carl Jones, was asked for a driver license and registration. While stopped, Deputies observed drug paraphernalia in plain view on Mr. Jones’ person.

Deputies instructed Mr. Jones to pull off the road where a traffic stop and investigation began. During the investigation/traffic stop, a K9 gave a positive alert of contraband on the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted resulting in the discovery of 4.70 grams of a substance believed to be methamphetamine and multiple paraphernalia items.

Because of the items located, Mr. Jones and his passenger, Stevie Aldridge, were placed under arrest.

Name:                  Joseph Carl Jones II          W/M/45         127 Pravas Ln., Graham, N.C.

Charges:              1ct: Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:                    $7,000 secured                

Name:                   Stevie Lynn Aldridge      W/F/34             3605 Maple Ave., Burlington, N.C.

Charges:               1ct: Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:                     $10,000 secured