Man arrested on methamphetamine charge, outstanding warrant in Bladenboro

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WWAY) — A man is facing drug charges and an outstanding warrant for failure to register as a sex offender following a traffic stop in Bladenboro.

According to the Bladenboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street near Elizabethtown Road on Oct. 17, 2026.

During the investigation, officers identified Andrew Lee Bass and discovered he had an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.

Police said Bass was also found in possession of methamphetamine.

Bass was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, in addition to the outstanding charge of failure to register as a sex offender.

He was taken to the Bladen County Detention Center, where he received a $60,000 secured bond.

The Bladenboro Police Department says it remains committed to addressing outstanding warrants, enforcing drug laws and promoting public safety.

Bass is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.