Wilmington man arrested on drug charges

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after they say they found crack and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.

Investigators said Kywong Everett McIntyre had 112 grams of crack and 268 grams of marijuana hidden in his vehicle.

The investigation began from complaints that McIntyre was transporting drugs from New York to Wilmington.

McIntyre has numerous arrests in New York and North Carolina for drug crimes dating back to the early 1990s.

McIntyre was arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine and possession with intent to sell marijuana.

He is currently in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $250,000 secure bond.