MURPHY, N.C. – In a Press Release received by FYN late this afternoon, Murphy Police Department announced the arrest of Brian John Majercik and Leslie Marie Cartwright in a drug bust at the Murphy’s Day’s Inn. Bond set at $500,000.

Official Press Release

Location: Days Inn, Hwy. 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906

Defendant #1: Brian John Majercik

Defendant #2: Leslie Marie Cartwright

Date of Incident: April 15^th, 2019

Time of Incident: 11:58 am

Agencies Involved: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County 911 Dispatch Center, Cherokee County EMS,

Cherokee County Magistrate’s Office, Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, Murphy Police Department

On April 15^th, 2019, at approximately 11:58 am, the Cherokee County 911 Dispatch Center received a call in reference to an unknown problem occurring at the Days Inn, located at 754 Hwy. 64 West here in Murphy. Upon the information given, the Telecommunicator was able to determine that a heroin overdose had occurred according to the information given by the reporting party at the time. After arriving on scene, Cherokee County EMS was able to assist in the recovery of the person who had overdosed, Mr. Brian John Majercik.

Upon Patrol Officer Brandon R. Morgan arriving on scene to assist, shortly thereafter joined by Assistant Chief Dustin D. Smith and Patrol Sgt. T. Ryan Cunningham, consent was given by the other party involved, Ms. Leslie Marie Cartwright, for a search of the room and their motor vehicle. During this time a large amount of Methamphetamine and Marijuana was located.

Ms. Cartwright was then placed under arrest for her various offenses and their motor vehicle, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was towed from the area.

Mr. Majercik was transported by ambulance to Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital for treatment. However, Mr. Majercik was arrested later the same afternoon at a residence in the Dogwood Estates area after being released from the hospital.

On April 16^th, 2019, a search warrant was executed on the defendant’s motor vehicle listed above that had been stored at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. In total, 939 grams of Methamphetamine and 165 grams of Marijuana was seized, as well as other drug related paraphernalia.

Mr. Majercik was charged with the following offenses: Traffic In Methamphetamine (2 Counts), Possess With Intent To Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Maintain Place Controlled Substance and Possess With Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana.

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