BREAKING NEWS

Deputies Capture Suspected Thief for Felony Possession of Stolen Goods

Murphy, NC – Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced that deputies arrested Isaac Daniel Hughes on August, 23 at 9 a.m. for felony possession of stolen goods.

Hughes was suspected of breaking into a string of storage units in Cherokee County. Additionally, he may have multiple accomplices as well.

Deputies served Hughes a warrant to search his residence for stolen items and retrieved them from the inside home.

After, they arrested Hughes and took him to the Cherokee County Detention Center. He was charged with felony possession of stolen goods and misdemeanor of stolen goods.

Hughes posted bond the same day as his arrest.

Once charged, Hughes posted an unsecured $5,000.00 bond and has a court date of September 19.

Palmer stated, “We are continuing to work these cases and are putting pieces of the puzzle together and plan additional arrests from the information we have gained so far.”

Fetch Your News will update this story as more information becomes available.

Lauren Souther

Recent Posts

Cherokee County, NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/27 – 10/3/2026

Arrest report with photos provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images.  Pursuant to…

2 days ago

Hiwassee Dam Middle School Teacher Named 2026 Beginning Teacher of the Year

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC - Hiwassee Dam Middle School teacher Alex Vasquez has been named Cherokee…

2 days ago

Traffic Stop Leads to Trafficking Arrest

PRESS RELEASE - On September 24, 2026, members of the Cherokee County Special Operations Division…

1 week ago

Cherokee County, NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/20 – 9/26/2026

Arrest report with photos provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images.  Pursuant to…

1 week ago

Cherokee County, NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/13 – 9/19/2026

Arrest report with photos provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images.  Pursuant to…

2 weeks ago

Cherokee County, NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/6 – 9/12/2026

Arrest report with photos provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images.  Pursuant to…

3 weeks ago