Murphy – Three local thirty-somethings have been arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly trafficking in methamphetamine.
According to a release, in the early morning hours of May 1, a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling an area known for illegal drug activity. The deputy observed a vehicle with a Georgia registration plate leave the area.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop and, upon identifying the individuals, he developed probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. That’s when the deputy found a trafficking amount of suspected meth along with paraphernalia. During the booking process, an additional amount of meth was located that was secretly hidden on one of the three suspects.
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David Anthony Corso, 38, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center for trafficking in methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. The magistrate set a $50,000 secure bond. Corso is scheduled to appear in Cherokee County District Court on May 12, 2022.
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John Daniel Reece II, 32, was booked into the jail for trafficking in methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. The magistrate set a $50,000 secure bond. Reece is scheduled to appear in District Court on May 12.
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Jenny Marie Davenport, 37, was booked into the jail for trafficking in methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance; possession of controlled substance in prison/jail premises; maintain a place for controlled substances; possession of marijuana paraphernalia and expired registration card/tag. The magistrate set a $100,000 secure bond, Davenport is scheduled to appear in District Court on May 12.
To report suspicious activity and suspect violations of the law, call 828-837-1344 or email a tip to crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.