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Statesville Police Arrest Three Following Drug Investigation

Last Updated 5/13/2026 • Posted in Police News

The Statesville Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team arrested three individuals on drug-related charges on May 11, 2026, while officers were responding to drug complaints in the area of Motel 7 in Statesville.

During the operation, officers identified Deleon Carshar Dalton, 45, of Statesville, who had outstanding felony warrants for the sale of marijuana and crack cocaine. As officers moved in to arrest Dalton, another officer observed a suspicious vehicle nearby and conducted a traffic stop at the Waffle House on E. Garner Bagnal Boulevard for a traffic violation.

The front seat passenger, Shelby Darrell Fraley, 41, of Statesville, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers pursued and apprehended Fraley in the parking lot of Motel 7 on Greenland Drive. During the pursuit, Fraley discarded a plastic bag containing more than 74 grams of cocaine, which was later recovered by officers.

Fraley was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Another passenger, Darlene Sherrill Campbell, 63, of Statesville, was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Fraley has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple felony convictions for drug offenses and fleeing arrest. He is currently on federal probation for drug violations and received a $250,000 secured bond.

Dalton also has a lengthy criminal history that includes multiple felony drug convictions. He received a $50,000 secured bond.

Campbell, who has a lengthy criminal history along with multiple pending felony drug charges, including Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, Felony Possession of Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felony Maintaining a Dwelling, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, received a $500,000 secured bond.