The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Nov. 2-8, 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.
Denise Holt Buffington, Andrews, 71, 11-2, simple assault.
Charles Anthony Hedden, Andrews, 43, 11-2, two counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Jacob Allen Morrow, Marble, 40, 11-2, failure to appear on a felony.
Toney Daniel Stutesman, Murphy, 50, 11-2, violation of court order.
Carrie Rebecca Abernethy, Andrews, 41, 11-3, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked impaired revoked.
Joey Lee Barnes, Andrews, 51, 11-3, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Tamiez Nasir Bozeman, Rocky Mount, N.C., 21, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Daquai Rasheed Clark, Scoutland Neck, N.C., 25, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Kent Joseph Dyer, White Springs, Fla., 62, 11-3, local ordinance-free text, resisting public officer.
Harry Rodriguez Felix, Erie, Pa., 35, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Darrian Louis Jenkins-Gupton, Rocky Mount, N.C., 31, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Elijah Emmanuel Joyner, Rocky Mount, N.C., 24, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Joshua William Little, Murphy, 38, 11-3, second-degree trespass.
Samuel Lopez, Spring Hope, N.C., 30, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Forest Shane Lynn, Culberson, N.C., 54, 11-3, extradition/fugitive other state.
Ceasar Morales, Glenco, Minn., 39, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Courtney Morgan Mosley, Murphy, 30, 11-3, second-degree trespass.
Dominique Dantra Nixon, Rocky Mount, N.C., 30, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Brittany Leigh Phillips, Robbinsville, 38, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Briant Heath Remley, Marble, 55, 11-3, assault with a deadly weapon.
Braxton David Sawyer, Robbinsville, 34, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Christopher Lee Searcy, Cherokee, 46, 11-3, misdemeanor death by vehicle, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked, fail to maintain lane control.
Patrick James Sizemore, Murphy, 28, 11-3, probation violation.
Emmanuel Tyree Sturdivant, Rocky Mount, N.C., 19, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Troy Anderson Tyson, Nashville, N.C., 37, 11-3, holding for other agency.
Corey David Hall, Murphy, 39, 11-4, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked.
Nandy Lynn Martin, Murphy, 62, 11-4, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Rebecca Marie Poleck, Bryson City, N.C., 44, 11-4, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Christopher Ray Smith, Bryson City, N.C., 44, 11-4, obtain property by false pretense.
Zach Arthur Amos, Murphy, 33, 11-5, driving while impaired, reckless driving wanton disregard.
Victor Louis Bernado, Murphy, 60, 11-5, driving while impaired.
Kenneth Eugene Brown, LaFayette, Ga., 67, 11-5, intoxicated and disruptive, resisting public officer, second-degree trespass, disorderly conduct.
Dalton Smith Danielson, Murphy, 24, 11-5, writ.
Joel Scott Friedrich, Andrews, 29, 11-5, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, assault on a pregnant woman, flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle, possess marijuana up to one-half ounce, possess marijuana paraphernalia.
Jason Anthony Hooks, Murphy, 52, 11-5, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Michael Joseph Yankanich, Murphy, 31, 11-5, extradition/fugitive other state.
Caleb Michael Delamonico, Andrews, 24, 11-6, extradition/fugitive other state.
Christie Mae Gates, Murphy, 48, 11-6, two counts probation violation, second-degree trespass, local ordinance – free text, littering 15-500 pounds, second-degree trespass.
Ahmed Saeed Adam, Murphy, 32, 11-7, violate domestic violence protection order.
Jeffrey Charles Heid, Robbinsville, 54, 11-7, holding for other agency.
Kevin Andrew Freeman, Andrews, 39, 11-8, resisting public officer.
Jonathan Arthur McDonald, Murphy, 38, 11-8, two counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.