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June 22, 2005 
 
Lipsey Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges
 
Burke County Narcotics Task Force officers have made an arrest from a drug case occurring back on February 3rd of this year.

On that date, detectives executed a search warrant at 200 Shady Rest Road in Morganton. The officers reportedly located forty-two rocks of crack cocaine and currency during the search.

Benjamin Garland Lipsey (left), 58, of 132 Airpark Drive 3-E, Morganton was not arrested pending further investigation. 
 
The investigation recently concluded, detectives said, and Lipsey was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver crack cocaine. 
 
Lipsey was placed under a $5,000 secured bond and will have a first court appearance on Friday. 
 
Also assisting in the case was the Morganton Department of Public Safety. 
 
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