- Albemarle Police arrested Robert Williams Sr. last week after executing a search warrant where they discovered crack cocaine and a firearm at his residence. Photo courtesy of APD.
Police arrest Albemarle man on charges of possessing crack cocaine
Detectives from the Albemarle Police Department arrested 47-year-old Robert L. Williams Sr. last Wednesday after executing a search warrant at his home and discovering crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and $9,024.

Robert Williams Sr. was arrested last week.
APD in a press release said Williams was arrested at his home on 1006 Ridge St. and charged with charged with possession with the intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine, felony maintaining a dwelling, possession of firearm by felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Williams was transported to Stanly County Jail and received a $10,000 secured bond for his release. He has a court date of July 27.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Norwood Police assisted the Albemarle detectives.
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