On April 2, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old Mountain Rd., Thomasville, in reference to a possible overdose. Upon arrival, a male victim was located and EMS responded; the victim was subsequently pronounced deceased. Crime Scene Investigators arrived to collect evidence and Criminal Investigations responded to assume the investigation.
Following a lengthy investigation, a warrant was sought for Alan Jeffrey Butler for felony death by distribution and probable cause was found by the magistrate to issue a warrant on November 28, 2022.
Currently confined in Guilford County Detention Center on unrelated charges, Butler was served the warrant on November 30, 2022, and issued a $10,000 secured bond and a first appearance was set for January 13, 2023, in Randolph County District Court.
Defendant:
Alan Jeffrey Butler
Age: 36