The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Sept. 21-27, 2025, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases. Those whose names appear should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty. To report criminal activity, citizens may call the automated tip line at 828-837-1344.
Courtney Samone Chambers, Marble, 27, 9-21, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, improper lane change signal violation.
Jonathan Ervin Kisselburg, Murphy, 41, 9-21, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, assault physical injury detention employee, assault law enforcement officer/parole officer with serious injury, injury to personal property, resisting public officer.
Brian Lee Whitener, Murphy, 55, 9-21, possession of stolen goods.
Ray Keith Elliott, Robbinsville, 50, 9-22, holding for other agency.
Amy Beth Gleason, Murphy, 42, 9-22, safekeeping.
Jarren Brandon Ledbetter, Robbinsville, 35, 9-22, holding for other agency.
Jennifer Marie Parker, Murphy, 45, 9-22, communicating threats.
Joseph Alexander Schwartzman, Copperhill, Tenn., 33, 9-22, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Raymond Lloyd Smith, Hayesville, 55, 9-22, driving while impaired, possess open container/consume alcohol passenger area.
Jason Paul Ware, Murphy, 46, 9-22, second-degree trespass, resisting public officer.
James Lee Wiggins Jr., Andrews, 47, 9-22, felony possession stolen motor vehicle, larceny of motor vehicle.
Larry Dale Wilson, Marble, 41, 9-22, two counts violate domestic violence protection order, cyberstalking, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, communicating threats.
Bryan Kasey Austin, Andrews, 40, 9-23, weekender.
David William Murrin, Murphy, 41, 9-23, two counts failure to appear on a felony.
Charles John Shannon V, Murphy, 48, 9-23, parole violation.
Brian Keith Hardin, Andrews, 52, 9-24, possess methamphetamine, misdemeanor weapon on education property, not gun.
Suzanne Kinsel, Murphy, 74, 9-24, weekender.
Jason Robert Mock, Franklin, N.C., 42, 9-24, holding for other agency.
Sarah Jane Orr, Robbinsville, 33, 9-24, holding for other agency.
Shelia Nicole Wampler, Andrews, 41, 9-24, failure to appear on a felony.
Christopher James Bartron, Murphy, 46, 9-25, driving while impaired.
Lisa Michelle Carroll, Murphy, 51, 9-25, second-degree trespass.
Chelsea Brianna Heaton, Franklin, N.C., 34, 9-25, SMCP.
Katie Lynne Jones, Murphy, 27, 9-25, failure to appear on a felony, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Porschia Dawn Mathis, Murphy, 34, 9-25, misdemeanor larceny.
Orle-Misael Armijo-Guerrero, Franklin, N.C., 43, 9-26, holding for other agency.
Jeremy Dustin Baine, Andrews, 46, 9-26, two counts failure to appear on a felony, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Richard Lynn Hay, 75, 9-26, holding for other agency.
James Darren Nelson, Topton, N.C., 50, 9-26, two counts driving while license revoked not impaired revoked, possess drug paraphernalia, possess methamphetamine, fictitious/altered title/registration card/tag.
Luis Sebastion Nunez-Sanchez, Macon County, N.C., 27, 9-26, holding for other agency.
Rebecca Marie Poleck, Bryson City, N.C., 44, 9-26, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Travis Edward Scott, Sylva, N.C., 33, 9-26, holding for other agency.
Jennifer Crystal Mae Shuler, Bryson City, N.C., 29, 9-26, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Courtney Paige Holder, Robbinsville, 32, 9-27, holding for other agency.
Jason Carter Manos, Franklin, N.C., 41, 9-27, driving while impaired.
Jonathan Arthur McDonald, Murphy, 38, 9-27, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger.
David Kyle Patterson, Robbinsville, 35, 9-27, holding for other agency.
Briant Heath Remley, Marble, 54, 9-27, two counts misdemeanor larceny.
Bradley Allen Walker, Murphy, 44, 9-27, safe-keeping.