Andrews man charged with trafficking meth
News, Press Release July 21, 2021Murphy man arrested for trafficking meth
News, Press Release July 13, 2021Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the July 10, 2021 arrest of 44-year-old Adrian Nicklas Ball for charges stemming for violations of the North Carolina Controlled Substances statutes.
In February 2021, Investigators of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received information that Ball was involved in the illegal distribution of drugs in Cherokee County. Pursuant to that information, an investigation was conducted and a search warrant was executed at the Hedden Road, Murphy North Carolina address of Ball.
During the search several items including a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, U.S. currency, illegal items to ingest controlled substances.
Ball was arrested at his Hedden Road residence and taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he was served with warrants for TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, and MAINTAINING A DWELLING.
Ball was given a $100,000.00 secure bond which he made the next day. Ball has a July 15, 2021, Cherokee County District Court date.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “We appreciate the public’s assistance in providing information to make this search, seizure, and arrest. Again teamwork helps in our battle with drugs in Cherokee County North Carolina.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Three arrested in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
News, Press Release March 2, 2021Drugs and cash found during house search
News, Press Release February 12, 2021Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced on February 11, 2021, a search of a residence in Murphy North Carolina located a large amount of methamphetamine and U.S. currency which was seized. Additional items were seized during the search and will be submitted for analysis.
During the search of the residence 32-year-old Justin Phillips was arrested for PROBATION VIOLATION, FLEE/ELUDE ARREST WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE, RECKLESS DRIVING TO ENDANGER, DRIVE LEFT OF CENTER, and was detained at the Cherokee County Detention Center on a $20,000.00 secure bond. Phillips’ charges were unrelated to the search.
Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated, “I want to point out this was a large quantity of methamphetamine, a very dangerous drug, that was taken off the street. We continue our fight against those that are poisoning our streets. However, we are not in the fight alone and I encourage anyone that has information to make use of the tip lines. Together we can make the difference for our community and our children.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].
Two Blue Ridge residents arrested in Cherokee NC
News September 9, 2020MURPHY, N.C. – Cherokee County Sheriff Deputies discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, stolen firearm, and cash on tow Blue Ridge, Georgia individuals while conducting a traffic stop on September 1.
Law enforcement stopped Haley Farr, 21, and James Willingham, 36, and after Farr failed to stop at a red light. They shortly uncovered 8.7 oz of methamphetamine in their possession along with various other stolen goods.
Deputies arrested Farr on charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of stolen firearm, carry conceal, failure to stop at a red light, fictitious tag, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine, and Maintain vehicle, dwelling place. Her bond was set at $100,000.00
Willingham was arrested for conspiring to traffic methamphetamine, possession of stolen goods, failure to appear, and extradition of fugitive from another state. He bond was set at $67,500.00.
Six arrested in North Carolina on federal drug charges
News, Police & Government February 26, 2020Murphy, NC – Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer reported Feb. 24 arrest of six individuals on federal charges for illegally possessing and distributing controlled substances.
The arrests followed an investigation that consisted of several state and federal agencies.
The following individuals were charged on federal indictments:
Matthew Wondra – 1 count of conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine, 4 counts of distribution of crystal methamphetamine, 2 counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and 1 count of felon in possession of a firearm.
Jamie Allen – 1 count of conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine and 1 count of possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine.
Derek Wilson – 1 count of conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine and 1 count of possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine (in custody of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office).
Leslie Cartwright – 1 count of possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine.
Brian Majercik – 1 count of possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine.
Christopher Price – 3 counts of possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, 2 counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and 2 counts of felon in possession of a firearm.
Agencies Involved:
DEA-Asheville Post of Duty / Western North Carolina HIDTA is comprised of the following:
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Swain County Sheriff’s Office
Cherokee Indian Police Department – to include their SWAT Team
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Asheville Police Department
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Drug Enforcement Administration
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Assisting agencies:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
United States Postal Inspector Service
Sheriff Palmer said “We are glad to work with these agencies to help with the illegal distribution of controlled substances in Cherokee County. We will continue to work with our federal partners to address the continued drug problems we face.”