On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Deputies responded to 4100 block of NC Hwy 54, Graham, N.C., in reference to a death investigation. While on scene, Investigators located evidence which led them to believe the death was caused by an overdose.
During the course of the investigation, Investigators developed a suspect, identified as Anthony Michael Colley, who was believed to have sold and distributed controlled substances to the deceased.
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Anthony Michael Colley. The following day, Mr. Colley was arrested for Sell and Deliver of Schedule II Controlled Substance. Mr. Colley was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and given a $115,000 secured bond. Mr. Colley posted bond and was released on October 27, 2022.
On March 7, 2023, Investigators obtained a toxicology report which indicated the cause of death was listed as Acute Fentanyl Toxicity. On March 13, 2023, Investigators obtained a warrant for Mr. Colley’s arrest for Death by Distribution.
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Mr. Colley was located by the US Marshals Service in Oxford, N.C. Colley was arrested and transported to Alamance County Detention Center where he was served with the Death by Distribution warrant as well as other outstanding warrants and orders for arrest from other agencies.
Name: Anthony Michael Colley W/M/27 504 N. Fourth St., Mebane, N.C.
Charges (Alamance County): 1ct: Felony Sell and Distribute Controlled Substance, 1ct: Felony Death by Distribution
Charges (other agencies) 2cts: Resist Delay and Obstruct a Public Officer, Misdemeanor Flee/Elude Arrest, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, 2cts: Probation Violation, Simple Assault, Misdemeanor Larceny, Failure to Appear
Bond: $515,000 secured
