Traffic stop leads to drug arrest of Murphy man
News September 15, 2021
Murphy, NC— After executing a traffic stop, Cherokee County Deputies arrested the driver for possession of methamphetamine and cocaine on September 4.
Officers noticed a vehicle operating without rear lights on US Hwy 64 near Murphy’s city limits. They pulled the car over and the driver attempted to run away. Deputies searched Steven Brendle, 22, and discovered a trafficking amount of methamphetamine and cocaine.
Brendle was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver methamphetamine, as well as resisting Public Officer.
Brendle has made a $50,000 secure bond and has a September 15, 2021, Cherokee County District Court Date.
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Two Blue Ridge residents arrested in Cherokee NC
News September 9, 2020
MURPHY, 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.
Haley Farr
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.
James Willingham