Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced that May 28th, 2017 arrest of Dallas Wayne Carringer, a 25 year old Murphy man for charges stemming from two separate attacks.

At about 5:30 pm on May 27^th, 2017 the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service in the Hiawassee Dam Community of Cherokee County to investigate a report of an individual who had been shot. While units were going to the scene of the reported shooting information was learned that the victim was in a POV headed to the hospital. Officers with Murphy Police Department assisted by transporting to the victim to Murphy Medical Center where she was later transferred to a trauma unit and remains in stable condition.

During the investigation information was discovered that during the incident several rounds were discharged into the residence which was occupied by another adult and a small child. As the investigation continued Carringer was identified as the suspect involved in the shooting. Warrants were sworn charging Carringer with the assaults. Information was broadcast via various media outlets and through the National Criminal Information Center detailing wants for Carringer and a grey late model Dodge 4×4 pickup truck which is believed to have a second suspect in the alleged incident.

At about 2:15 pm on May 28, 2017 the  Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in the Culberson community to investigate a report that Carringer had stabbed a family member. As Deputies arrived at the residence Carringer was arrested a short distance from the scene of the stabbing. Carringer was taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center. The victim was taken to Murphy Medical Center where they are listed in stable condition.

Carringer is currently in custody at the Cherokee County Detention Center and is charged with two counts of Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent To Kill, One Count of Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent To Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, One Count of Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling. Carringer has no bond at the time of this press release.

Sheriff Palmer stated “We are anticipating additional charges and continue to investigate this incident. I would like to thank all the public safety agencies, both paid and volunteer, who worked so diligently on this matter.”

Sheriff Palmer asks if you should have any information concerning this case or any other case to report suspicious activity and suspected violations of the law to please call 828-837-3144 or submit a tip at [email protected].

Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the May 26th, 2016 arrest of 36 year Robert Corliss Reed Turtletown Tennessee, 38 year old Kellie Morrow of Murphy North Carolina, and 32 year old Brian Christopher Cordell of Murphy North Carolina on charges resulting from a report of theft.

At about 9 am on May 26th 2016 officers were dispatched to the area of Genny Hughes Road off of Pack Mountain in Cherokee County to investigate a report of individuals stealing from a residence. As the officer were responding to the area the reporting party had cut a tree down to prevent the escape of the three individuals. The three individuals fled from the scene down a road until they high grounded their vehicle. Officers located the three and arrested them. During the arrest illegally possessed controlled substances were found and seized as well. The value of the property being stolen was about $2,000.00.

Morrow was arrested placed under a $1000.00 secure bond on the following charges: FELONY LARCENY, POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE, SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ.

Morrow, Reed and Cordell are currently being held in the Cherokee County Detention Center awaiting a June 1st, 2016 Cherokee County District Court date.

Sheriff Palmer stated

“As you can see these folks were from around the area where they were stealing from. They also were found with drugs on them. We continue to work as a team to combat our crime menace. I want to commend the officers on their quick response to a remote area of the county and being diligent in continuing the chase to apprehend these three.”

Sheriff Palmer encourages any one that has information on this crime or any other to report it. To report crime in Cherokee County you can call the anonymous tip line at 828-837-1344 or email a tip at [email protected] or call 911 if you observe a crime in progress.

Reed was arrested and placed under a $1000.00 secure bond on the following charges: FELONY LARCENY, SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.

Cordell was arrested and placed under a $1000.00 secure bond on the following charges: FELONY LARCENY, SIMPLE POSSESSION SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.