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Traffic Stop and Search Nets Two Drug Traffickers

Featured News, Featured Stories, Press Release December 23, 2021 , by
Murphy, NC—The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office reports the December 21, 2021 arrest of 42 year old Barron Jermel Sudderth and 49 year old Tommy Vaughn Dockery Jr both of Murphy North Carolina for violations of the North Carolina Controlled Substances Statutes.
A week long investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office culminated in a traffic stop of a vehicle occupied by Sudderth and Dockery. During a probable cause search of the vehicle occupied by Sudderth and Dockery a trafficking amount of suspected heroin and fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine, a handgun and ammunition and was seized.
Narcotic investigators then executed a search warrant on the residence of Sudderth, which is in a public housing area of Murphy North Carolina. During that search of Sudderth’s residence additional weapons and ammunition were seized. Both Sudderth and Dockery have previous convictions and are prohibited by North Carolina statutes of possessing firearms.
Baron Jermel Sudderth is incarcerated in the Cherokee County Detention Center for: TRAFFICKING IN OPIUM OR HEROIN X 2, PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE, MAINTAIN a PLACE FOR USE/POSSESSION of CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Sudderth is under a $150,000.00 secure bond and has a January 13, 2022 Cherokee County District Court date.
Tommy Vaughn Dockery Jr is incarcerated in the Cherokee Detention Center for: TRAFFICKING IN OPIUM OR HEROIN X 2, and PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE. Dockery is under a $150,000.00 secure bond and has a January 13, 2022 Cherokee County District Court date.
Chief Deputy Joe Wood stated “This operation located at least a mid-level amount of Heroin and Fentanyl and firearms in a public housing area in the residence of one of the charged individuals. This definitely was a recipe for disaster had a child discovered even a small amount of these deadly drugs or had gotten possession of a loaded firearm. We are not resting on this one and will continue to go up the food chain to work to stem the flow of illegal drugs in Cherokee County. As always we continue to appreciate the public’s assistance in this and all of our cases.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].

Three Million Dollars Worth of Processed Marijuana Seized

Featured Stories, Press Release December 9, 2021 , by
In the early morning hours of Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. Upon arrival CIPD Patrol Officer Christopher Harris spoke with a male and female subject on foot near the casino and the casino hotel entrance. After speaking with both parties, Officer Harris determined an assault occurred and Brandon Thomas Jones, a 27-year-old male from Ten Mile, TN was charged with assault on a female, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
When the female’s ride arrived, it was a U-Haul truck bearing a North Carolina (NC) issued Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) license plate. Officer Harris asked the driver about the license plate and after a brief conversation, the driver gave consent to search the vehicle. Additional Officers arrived on scene to assist with the search, where they located multiple loaded syringes, two firearms and over 900 pounds of processed marijuana. Daniel Jerry Wiggins, a 28 year old male, from Ten Mile, TN was charged with Trafficking a controlled substance, and displaying a fictitious tag.
The street value of the processed marijuana seized is approximately three million dollars.
Chief of Police Josh Taylor stated “ our Snowbird/ Murphy Division has been applying intense pressure to local law breakers on a daily basis. They work under staffed every day, yet come up big for us, producing great police work!” CIPD’s Narcotics great response time and teamwork is greatly appreciated as well as the assistance from the Cherokee County Sheriffs Office and the Murphy Police Department. Sergeant Jeremy Spencer is leading a great team and he is setting the example of great front line leadership! One team one fight!”
Additional charges are pending. The above named defendants have only been charged at this time and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Absconding Sex Offender Captured

Press Release December 6, 2021 , by
Murphy, NC—Sheriff Derrick Palmer reports the December 01, 2021 arrest of convicted sex offender Justin Ryan Barber, a 32 year old male of Murphy North Carolina for Violation of the North Carolina Sex Offender registry as well as multiple charges including theft and failure to appear.
In January 2008, Justin Barber plead guilty of the crime of Incest in Cherokee County Superior Court. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes governing the registration of offenders convicted of sexual offenses, Barber registered with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office shortly after the conviction in January 2008. One of the duties that Barber was required by statute to abide by was to notify the registering sheriff of any changes of address.
In January 2021, Barber personally appeared at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and made a change of address indicating that he was residing at a residence on Indian Hills drive, Murphy North Carolina.
In March of 2021, while an investigation was being conducted into the theft of several high value coins, information was made known that Barber was no longer at the residence. Attempts were made to locate Barber in Cherokee County. A warrant was issued for Barber’s arrest for failing to notify his change of address. Additionally, assistance was requested with the United States Marshal Service, and the North Carolina Department of Community Corrections to assist in locating Barber. Additionally, the warrant for Barber’s Failure to Report his address change was entered into NCIC with Nationwide Pickup.
In late October 2021, the detective assigned to the case was notified by the officials in Gennessee County NY that Barber was in their jurisdiction. Once the warrant for arrest was confirmed Barber was incarcerated at the Gennessee County Detention Center.
Barber waived Extradition and Deputies of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office made the trip to Gennessee County NY and returned Barber to the Cherokee County Detention Center.
Barber is currently detained at the Cherokee County Detention Center on $145,000.00 secure bond for the following charges: FAIL REPRT NEW ADDRESS-SEX OFF, EXTRADITION/FUGITIVE OTHER STATE, RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER, BREAKING OR ENTERING, FINANCIAL CARD THEFT, BREAK OR ENTER A MOTOR VEHICLE, FAILURE TO APPEAR ON FELONY. Barber has a December 12, 2021 Cherokee County District Court date.
Chief Deputy Joe Wood stated “The Sex Offender Registry is an outstanding tool in keeping track of those who have offendede against victims, both adult and children. As you can see we have recognized for some time that monitoring and administering the Sex Offender Registry in Cherokee County is a large task and have partnered with State and Federal Agencies to ensure outcomes like with Barber, who not only is suspect in violations of the Sex Offender Registry but is suspect in several other crimes, not only in Cherokee County and Western North Carolina but out of state as well. Outstanding work by all involved.”
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].

Supplier of Drug Network is Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Press Release November 5, 2021 , by
Acting Unites States Attorney William T. Setzer
Western District of North Carolina
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lia Bantavani
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 704-338-3140
SUPPLIER OF DRUG NETWORK IS SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The supplier of a local drug network has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew Wondra, 34, of Murphy, N.C., was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he is released from prison.
According to court documents and yesterday’s sentencing hearing, in September 2018, law enforcement became aware that Wondra was operating as a supplier for a local drug network in Cherokee and Graham Counties and elsewhere. Court records show that Wondra frequently traveled to Georgia to purchase kilogram quantities of methamphetamine and heroin, which he then distributed to dealers in Western North Carolina. Throughout the investigation, Wondra engaged in multiple drug transactions, and at times possessed firearms in connection with his drug trafficking activities. On one occasion, Wondra put a gun to the head of a person he accused of stealing drug proceeds from him during the course of the conspiracy and he threatened to kill that person. According to filed documents, from September 2018 to August 2019, Wondra was responsible for purchasing and distributing more than 19 kilograms of methamphetamine and over three kilograms of heroin.
On October 30, 2020, Wondra pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. At yesterday’s court hearing, Wondra received sentencing enhancements for weapons possession, making a credible threat, maintaining a premises for the purpose of storing and distributing controlled substances, and for his leadership role during the drug conspiracy.
Wondra’s co-defendants, Jamie Allen and Derek Wilson, were previously sentenced to 10 years and 4.25 years in prison, respectively, for their role in the conspiracy.
In making today’s announcement, Acting U.S. Attorney Stetzer thanked the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Asheville Post of Duty; the Bureau of Indian Affairs; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office; the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; the Swain County Sheriff’s Office; the Graham County Sheriff’s Office; the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office; the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office; the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office; the Cherokee Indian Police Department; the Murphy Police Department; and the Asheville Police Department for their investigation of the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Kent, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Asheville, prosecuted the case.

Plane crash kills two near Andrews, North Carolina

Business, News October 5, 2021 , by

MURPHY, N.C. –  On Sunday, October 3, 2021, a private single engine plane crashed into a mountainside north of Andrews, North Carolina.

The single engine, Beechcraft B35, took off from Western Carolina Regional Airport just before 8 p.m. Soon after, Atlanta air control received a distress signal from the aircraft’s emergency location transmitter.

The wreckage was located on October 5 and confirmed that both occupants died in the crash. Investigators from NTSB and FAA are on the scene.

The search crews for the plant and its occupants were comprised of members of the USFS, NC National Guard, NCSHP, Valleytown Fire Department, Cherokee County EMS, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Emergency Communications, and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office extended prayers to the family of the deceased and sincere gratitude to all those involved.

To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].

Two arrested for larceny at Hanging Dog Campground

News, Press Release July 29, 2021 , by
In May 2021, an investigation began into the break and enter of a motor vehicle located at Hanging Dog Campground, with items inside the vehicle stolen and the catalytic converter taken from the vehicle.
During the investigation, a vehicle was identified that matched that of Caine Burnette which had been seen just prior to the larceny and theft. Detectives followed additional leads to enable them to obtain warrants for Burnett. Additional information was obtained that indicated Stewart was involved as well.
Caine Burnette
Charges:
1. Break and Enter Motor Vehicle – F
2. Injury of Property to obtain Nonferrous Metal – F
3. Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts – F
4. Misdemeanor Larceny – M
5. Injury to personal property – M
Burnette,30, received a $10,000 secured bond. He’s listed as homeless from Andrews, NC.

Wesley Stewart

Wesley Stewart
Charges:
1. Misdemeanor Larceny – M
2. Injury to Personal Property – M
Steward, 38, of Andrews, was issued a $1,000 Unsecured Bond.

Fannin resident arrested in NC rape investigation

Arrest Reports, News June 18, 2020 , by
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Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the June 18, 2020 arrest of 19-year-old Dru Jordan Baine, who provided a Fannin County, Georgia address, for sexual assault.

In mid-October 2019, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office(CCSO) was notified of a report of a sexual assault involving a minor child. The report alleged that Dru Baine was suspect in the reported assault.

Detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into the allegations which included the assistance of HAVEN Child Advocacy Center in Murphy, NC, The Cherokee County Department of Social Services, Appalachian Children’s Center Inc, and McCaysville Police Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was presented to the grand jury who met May 18, 2020, which issued the bills of indictment.

Dru Baine was located in Fannin County, Georgia where he had established residence after leaving Cherokee County, NC, sometime during the investigation. He was arrested and later waived extradition and was brought to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he is currently being held.

Dru Jordan Baine was arrested for Statutory Rape of a Child by an Adult and Taking Indecent Liberties with Children. The North Carolina Magistrate set a $250,000.00 secure bond. Baine is scheduled to be in Cherokee County Superior Court on August 03, 2020, for his initial hearing.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “As you can see these cases are not solved overnight as we see on television. We are grateful for the assistance of McCaysville Police Department, HAVAN CAC, and Appalachian Children’s Center for their invaluable assistance. Because of the age of the victim and the nature of the assault we do not anticipate any future press releases concerning this matter.”

To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.

Please remember all are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is the second rape investigation arrest this week for CCSO.

Sheriff’s office alerts public about COVID-19 relief scams

Community April 10, 2020 , by
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C – The Sheriff’s Office issued a scam warning about upcoming COVID-19 relief payments.

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin distributing COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in the next few weeks. IRS – Criminal Investigation and the United States Attorney’s Office in the Western District of North Carolina warned North Carolina taxpayers today to be alert about possible scams relating to these payments as well as other malicious attempts to defraud people relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For most Americans, the Economic Impact Payment will be distributed automatically and will result in a direct deposit into the bank account designated by their 2018 or 2019 federal tax return.

The IRS will not contact you to ask you to pay a fee or confirm personal information prior to receiving the Economic Impact Payment. If you receive a phone call, text, or email asking for payment or confirmation of personal or financial information, it is a scam. Do not give out your bank account, debit account or PayPal account information, even if the caller claims it is necessary to get your check or that by doing so you can receive your payment faster. Additionally, don’t click on links in texts or emails relating to Economic Impact Payments, as this could allow scammers to place tracing devices on your electronic devices and gain access to your personal information for later use. Don’t engage with scammers or thieves, simply hang up or delete texts/emails.

It will take a few weeks before the Treasury sends the Economic Impact Payments. If you receive a “check” for an odd amount, for instance, $1,322.48, or a check that requires you to verify the check online or by calling a number, it is a fraud.

Some other examples of COVID-19 related fraud schemes include:

  • Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud.
  • Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and
    Prevention.
  • Malicious websites and apps that appear to share Corona virus-related information to gain and lock access
    to your devices until payment is received.
  • Seeking donations fraudulently for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations.

We encourage you to please be vigilant in educating yourself in these various fraud schemes and continue to be safe during this time of uncertainty.

Three arrested on trafficking heroin charges

News, Police & Government, Press Release February 28, 2020 , by

MURPHY, N.C. – Cherokee County, N.C. Sheriff Derrick Palmer reported the Feb. 28, 2020 arrest of three individuals violations of North Carolina Controlled Substances Act including trafficking of heroin and cocaine possession.

The three allegedly responsible are Waylon Douglas Carswell,45, of Murphy, James Terry Sawyers,67, of Marble, N.C., and Marcia Elaine Weeks, 38, of Murphy.

Acting on information that individuals were illegally transporting and distributing transporting large quantities of heroin into Cherokee County, N.C., an investigation was conducted by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

At about 1:30 a.m., investigators and deputies conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle. During the traffic stop, the CCSO K-9 was utilized, which resulted in a positive indication for the presence of controlled substances. A search of the vehicle uncovered over 50 grams of heroin, a small amount of crack cocaine, a firearm, and U.S. currency. CCSO seized these items.

James Terry Sawyers

James Terry Sawyers was brought to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he was placed on a $500,000.00 secure bond for TRAFFICKING IN OPIUM OR HEROIN, CONSPIRE TO TRAFFIC IN OPIUM/HEROIN, FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE, MAINTAIN PLACE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Sawyer’s first appearance is scheduled for March 5, 2020, in Cherokee County District Court.

Waylan Douglas Carswell was brought to the Cherokee County Detention Center where he was placed on a $250,000.00 secure bond for TRAFFICKING IN OPIUM OR HEROIN, CONSPIRE TRAFFIC OPIUM/HEROIN, FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE. Carswell’s first appearance is scheduled for March 5, 2020, in Cherokee County District Court.

Waylan Douglas Carswell

Marcia Elaine Weeks was brought to the Cherokee County Detention Center where she was placed on a $250,000.00 secure bond for TRAFFICKING IN OPIUM OR HEROIN, CONSPIRE TO TRAFFIC IN OPIUM/HEROIN, FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE, SIMPLE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SIMPLE POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Weeks’ first appearance is scheduled for March 5, 2020, in Cherokee County District Court.

Marcia Elaine Weeks

Sheriff Palmer said “Good work picking up the lead and following through with the information which took some very bad drugs off the streets. We are continuing this matter to wherever it leads. Our new K9 made its first detection and we anticipate continued success with the new addition to the Sheriff’s Office.”

Armed robbery suspect arrested in Cherokee

News, Police & Government January 24, 2020 , by
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc – Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Jason Burrell, the suspect in the Jan. 21, 2020 armed robbery at Marble Quick Pantry.

Burrell was identified as a suspect in the robbery and CCSO issued warrants for his arrest before eventually locating him. He was considered armed and dangerous and had stolen a vehicle the night before the robbery.

FYN is awaiting more information as the CCSO has promised a press release on the situation.

The image is taken from the Quick Pantry security camera.

Images courtesy of CCSO Facebook page.

 

Four arrested on trafficking heroin charges

Police & Government, Press Release January 17, 2020 , by
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MURPHY, Nc – Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer reported the Jan. 16, 2020 arrest of four Murphy individuals for trafficking in controlled substances, including heroin, within the county.

During the early morning hours of Jan. 16, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) conducted a search of a residence just outside the Murphy city limits. The search was part of a yearlong investigation into individuals who were illegally possessing and selling controlled substances.

According to CCSO, the search of the residence resulted in a trafficking amount of heroin, along with paraphernalia. Deputies also seized a firearm. The following individuals were arrested and charged as follows:

Jeremiah Lease Graves was charged with the following and given a $65,000 secured bond:

  • Trafficking Heroin
  • Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Heroin
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
  • Simple possession of Sch 3
  • Simple Possession of Sch 4
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Firearm by convicted felon
  • Resist obstruct delay an officer

Amber Nicole Johnson was charged with the following and given a $65,000 secured bond:

  • Trafficking Heroin
  • Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Heroin
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
  • Simple possession of Sch 3
  • Simple Possession of Sch 4
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Firearm by convicted felon

Ryan Lee Mashburn was charged with the following and given a $55,500 secured bond:

  • Trafficking Heroin
  • Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver Heroin
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia

Andrew David Bennett was charged with the following and given a $50,000 secured bond:

  • Trafficking Heroin
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia

 

 

Sheriff Palmer said, “Good work by the investigators, deputies, and community who worked together to make this arrest happen.”

To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected]. All are innocent until proven guilty.

Images courtesy of CCSO Facebook page.

Cherokee Deputies Searching for Larceny Suspect

Murphy NC, News, Police & Government August 22, 2019 , by
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Murphy, NC – Law enforcement asks for public’s help in identifying male suspected of larceny at the local Tractor Supply store.

On August 16, 2019, Sergeant Caleb Stiles responded to a reported robbery from Tractor Supply at 11:17 a.m.
Cherokee County Dispatch relayed to Stiles that the manager on duty Charles Morris called in and stated that an unidentified male carried a power inverter and battery charger out of the store without paying.

Morris said that the male was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans and had face tattoos with what appeared to be a Y and Z on the side of his face. He also thought he saw the suspect leave the property in a goldish truck.

When Stiles arrived, he could not find the truck in the immediate area. However, Morris later informed Stiles that he misspoke and the suspect left in a gold SUV according to store surveillance footage. The footage is too grainy though to pull a tag or make or model of the vehicle.

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The suspect left in a gold SUV. Photo courtesy of Tractor Supply surveillance camera.

The footage also shows the individual entering the store at 11:00 a.m., walking to the back of the store, then returning to the front with the missing items, and passes by the registers before exiting the store.

The cashier who witnessed the suspect walk by called the manager to report the incident.

The white male stole around $300 worth of merchandise and wanted for misdemeanor larceny. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office’s asking the public for tips on his whereabouts. If you think you know the individual, please call 828-837-2589.

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The individual entering store. Photo courtesy of Tractor Supply surveillance camera.

Drug bust in Murphy, N.C.

BREAKING NEWS April 18, 2019 , by

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 15th, 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 15th, 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 16th, 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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Home invasion on Sales Street in Murphy NC.

News, Police & Government April 7, 2019 , by

MURPHY, N.C. – Murphy Police Department Assistant Chief Dustin Smith has issued a Press Release regarding a recent home invasion on Sales Street. Six individuals of which three were juveniles were apprehended and charged with the incident.

Press Release

On March 2nd 2019 around 2:00pm Cherokee County Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to several male subjects running down Willow Street in Murphy North Carolina with a firearm. The subjects were screaming at each other to shoot someone. Officers with the Murphy Police Department along with Deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area. Officers arrived on scene and learned that a home invasion had just occurred on Sales Street in Murphy North Carolina. The individuals with the firearm running down Willow Street was identified as the suspects in the home invasion. Due to the location of the incident in relation to the area schools and the suspects fleeing on foot with a firearm for safety reasons the local area schools (Murphy Elementary School and The learning Center) was notified of the situation and decided to place the schools on a code yellow status. Officers began looking for the suspects in the area and arrested one individual after a short foot chase. Several other individuals involved in the home invasion fled the area in a vehicle but was shortly apprehended in Union County Georgia. During the investigation Officers learned that six individuals were involved in the incident and three of which were juveniles. The juvenile names cannot be provided in this release.

Jordan Tyree Mackey, one of the accused in the Sales Street

Jordan Tyree Mackey DOB: 04/06/2000 B/M Address:1086 Jones Creek Road Blairsville GA was arrested in Murphy NC and charged with Attempt Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Breaking and Entering, and Conspire to commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Mackey was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center and was given a $30,000.00 Secured Bond.

Jordan Tyler Patterson DOB: 04/24/2002 W/M Address: 82 Murphy Drive Blairsville GA was arrested in Blairsville Georgia with pending charges in Georgia and pending charges in North Carolina for this incident for Attempt Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Breaking and Entering, Conspire to Commit Robbery with Dangerous Weapon.

This case is still currently under investigation and further arrest and charges are still possible at this time. If anyone has any information about this incident they are encouraged to contact the Murphy Police Department at 837-2214.

I would like to thank everyone involved for a fast and safe resolution in this case.

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Cherokee NC Sheriff Office Arrests Man for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Arrest Reports, News, Police & Government November 6, 2018 , by

CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF DERRICK PALMER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 05, 2018 For more information call 828.837.2589

MURPHY MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the October 30th, 2018 arrest of Harry James Verner, a 18 year old Murphy North Carolina man for charges stemming from the sexual assault of a minor.

On or about October 15th, 2018 the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a young child had been sexually assault on or about October 13th, 2018 at a residence in the Hiwassee Dam Community of Cherokee County North Carolina. Pursuant to that information an investigation was conducted in which Verner was identified as the suspect which lead to his October 30th, 2018 arrest.

Harry James Verner is currently being held in the Cherokee County Detention Center for First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child and Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child. Verner’s secure bond is currently $200,000.00. Verner currently has November 08th, 2018 District Court date.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated “We thank the Cherokee County Schools, and the District Attorney’s Office for their cooperation and assistance in this investigation. These are difficult cases for all concerned. Because of the age of the victim and the nature of the crime there will be no further press releases from this office.”

To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law please call 828-837-1344 or submit a tip at [email protected].

Andrews man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Press Release May 30, 2018 , by

MURPHY, N.C. — Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the May 25, 2018, arrest of 33-year-old Ryan Alexander Hamilton, of Andrews, North Carolina, for charges stemming from a sexual assault investigation.

Following a May 5, 2018, report of a sexual assault of a minor female child committed in the town of Andrews, North Carolina, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation, which included the assistance of the HAVEN Child Advocacy Center. From that investigation, Hamilton was identified as a suspect in the case. Information gathered during the investigation was presented to the North Carolina Magistrate, who issued warrants for the arrest of Hamilton.

Ryan Alexander Hamilton was arrested at his residence without incident. He was taken to the Cherokee County Detention Center where the magistrate set a $10,000 secure bond for the charges of sexual battery and assault on a female. Hamilton is currently incarcerated at the detention center awaiting a June 12, 2018, District Court date.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer stated, “We want to reach out and thank the staff of HAVEN for their invaluable assistance they provide, not only in this particular case, but in all the cases involving our youth!”

To report suspicious activity or suspected violations of the law, please call 828-837-3144 or submit a tip at [email protected].

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