Update: According to sources and a warrant obtained from the sheriff department a “confidential informant” told police they say Mayfield stealing and knew of specific details of break-ins. The informant also alerted police to the fact they saw Mayfield purchase and consume meth “over 500 separate times” according to the warrant. Downlaod full warrant HERE
Catawba Sheriff’s Department has arrested former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield on possession of methamphetamine charges after they had gone to his house to execute a search warrant on a tip of stolen goods at the house. He was scheduled to appear in court this morning and since has been released on a $3,000 bond. More info coming.
According to the report that was filed. 1.5 grams were found during the search in a gun safe along with items that may or may not be stolen as the sheriff dept. is trying to confirm at this time.
During the search of the property items recovered for Lee Boy, Inc., included heavy equipment parts, scrap metal, welders and welding accessories, the Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said the items recovered for Larry Grant, Inc., including truck parts, an engraving machine, truck mirrors and electric motor controllers. The items recovered are worth around $100,000, the Sheriff’s Office said. They were found in a building and trailers on Mayfield’s property and were returned to the owners, investigators said.
Statement from Mayfield’s Attorney: Daniel Marino
“Last evening, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search at the home of Jeremy Mayfield,” the statement said. “Mr. Mayfield understands that the purpose of the search was to seize allegedly stolen property and that the investigators claim to have seized methamphetamine from his home. Mr. Mayfield has no knowledge of either stolen property or methamphetamine being present on his property and denies the accusation that he was in possession of methamphetamine or any other illegal drug and he denies any suggestion that he knowingly received or possessed stolen property.” Marino also represents the former NASCAR driver in his lawsuit against NASCAR over his suspension for a May 2009 failed drug test. Marino’s statement Tuesday indicated that Mayfield is cooperating with authorities. Mayfield’s next court date on the drug charge is scheduled for Nov. 14. “This search was prompted by what the evidence will show were baseless allegations by an unreliable source,” the statement said. “Mr. Mayfield and his attorneys are cooperating with the authorities and they look forward to this matter being resolved quickly. In the meantime, Mr. Mayfield asks that the public reserve its judgment on this matter.”
Statement from NASCAR
“Having just heard and read the news about the Jeremy Mayfield incident, we will have to see how the facts play out. NASCAR’s goal in its Substance Abuse program has always been to keep competitors safe and create treatment opportunities for those who need it.”
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