Marshall Charged with Trafficking Meth and Fentanyl Following a Traffic Stop

Lansing, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 37-year-old Alex Howard Marshall of Lansing, NC, for several drug charges, including Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.

On April 5th, 2025, Sgt. Chris Greene was patrolling the Lansing area when he noticed a vehicle in violation of the law. Sgt. Greene initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle belonging to Alex Marshall. Sheriff K9 Condor performed an open-air sniff with a positive alert inside the vehicle. Deputies began searching the vehicle and recovered 31.6 grams of Methamphetamine, 5 grams of Fentanyl, several items of drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. Marshall was arrested and transported without further incident.

Alex Howard Marshall, 37, of Lansing, was arrested and placed under a No-Bond and is currently held in the Ashe County Detention Center. His charges include :

• 3 Counts Felony Trafficking in Fentanyl (Opium)
• 2 Counts Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• 2 Counts Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony PWIMSD (possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver) Methamphetamine
• Felony PWIMSD Sch. II Controlled Substances
• Felony Possession Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Felony Possess Controlled Substance Prison/Jail Premises
• Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon
• Possess Drug Paraphernalia