Earlier this week, UCSO detectives concluded their investigation into the death of twentyyear- old Rachel Bjelde of Indian Trail, NC, which occurred in December of 2021. During their investigation, detectives learned that Bjelde died as a direct result of a Fentanyl overdose. UCSO criminal investigators have worked diligently over the past several months collecting evidence pertaining to the identification of the distributor of the Fentanyl which caused the death of Ms. Bjelde. At the conclusion of the investigation, UCSO detectives were able to identify Misty J. Davis of Charlotte, NC as the distributor of the Fentanyl which ultimately led to the victim’s death.

Yesterday afternoon, UCSO narcotics detectives conducted an interdiction traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of Misty J. Davis along with Kaylan N. Knight of Waxhaw, NC. During the traffic stop, detectives seized trafficking quantities of both Fentanyl and Methamphetamine. Both Knight and Davis were transported to the Union County Jail and subsequently charged with numerous offenses to include two counts of Felony Trafficking in Opium/Heroin and one count of Felony PWIMSD SCH II CS.

While at the Union County Jail, Misty J. Davis was also charged by UCSO criminal investigators with one count of Felony Death by Distribution and one count of Felony PWIMSD Sch II CS for the offenses related to the death of 20-year-old Rachel Bjelde. Both Davis and Knight were taken before a local judicial official and placed under secured bonds. Davis received a secured bond of $1,000,000.00 and Knight received a secured bond of $200,000.00. Both Knight and Davis are still in custody at this time. Sheriff Cathey added “The Union County Sheriff’s Office will continue to aggressively seek out narcotics traffickers who leave a path of death and destruction in their wake. Our ultimate goal is to rid our community of these deadly substances by sending a clear message to traffickers that narcotics are not welcome in Union County while also aiding users seeking assistance with substance abuse addiction”. The UCSO encourages anyone experiencing difficulty with substance abuse addiction to reach out to one of the local resources listed below for assistance.

Ground 40
(704) 883-5185
www.ground40.com

Bridge to Recovery
704-909-8025
help@thebridgetorecovery.org

House of Pearls
704-324-0028 (house)
HouseofPearlsMinistry@gmail.com

Dove’s Nest
704-333-HOPE (4673), ext. 501
admissions@charlotterescuemission.org

Daymark Recovery Service
www.daymarkrecovery.org
(704) 635-2080

Point of contact for this press release is Lt. James Maye, (704)506-6843