Scottie Alan Keith Frady, 27, was sentenced to 204 months in prison on November 21, 2024 for trafficking methamphetamine and illegal possession of firearms, including a machine gun.
In May 2023, investigators located Frady at a residence in Morganton, NC and the defendant was taken into custody for outstanding warrants.
During a search of the residence, law enforcement found more than 2.1 kilograms of methamphetamine, two loaded firearms and $1,518 in cash that belonged to the defendant.
Investigators recovered from another residence in Rutherford County a machine gun and an AR type pistol that also belonged to Frady.
During the investigation, law enforcement found pictures of some of the firearms that Frady had posted on social media. Law enforcement also recovered text messages between Frady and other individuals, where Frady discussed possessing some of the seized firearms.
On December 20, 2023, Frady pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a machine gun, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
In November 2024 Frady was sentenced to 204 months in prison.
