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The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Jan. 4-10, 2026, 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.
Penny Mary Giovene, Murphy, 64, 1-4, driving while impaired.
Briant Heath Remley, Marble, 55, 1-4, eight counts breaking and/or entering, two counts larceny after break/enter, injury to real property.
Robert James Allen, Murphy, 68, 1-5, extradition/fugitive other state.
William Brandon Duren, Murphy, 41, 1-5, possess methamphetamine, second-degree trespass.
Joshua Clay Gallahan, Hayesville, 23, 1-5, obtain property false pretense.
Jeffery Wade McTaggart, Andrews, 49, 1-5, failure to appear on a felony.
Stephanie Marie Ashe, Andrews, 31, 1-6, three counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Bryan Kasey Austin, Andrews, 40, 1-6, weekender.
Hope Renea Grant, Robbinsville, 44, 1-6, holding for other agency.
Christa Sheridan Shook, Murphy, 24, 1-6, extradition/fugitive other state.
Travis Lane Timpson, Murphy, 26, 1-6, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Thomas Daniel Ware, Murphy, 49, 1-6, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Robin Dale Allen, Murphy, 62, 1-7, two counts uttering forged instrument, parole violation.
Alexis J. Benedict, Murphy, 23, 1-7, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Ralph Reginald Cox, Murphy, 51, 1-7, possession of firearm by a felon.
William Brandon Duren, Murphy, 41, 1-7, two counts misdemeanor larceny, possess drug paraphernalia, communicating threats.
Hannah Reece, Sylva, 23, 1-7, failure to appear on a felony.
Eddie Allen Searcy, Andrews, 50, 1-7, sentenced.
Jack Dean Crisp Jr., Murphy, 56, 1-8, second-degree trespass, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, three counts failure to appear on a felony.
Wesley Martin Goines, Murphy, 30, 1-8, second-degree trespass.
Gayton Quaid Leming, Whittier, N.C., 27, 1-8, shoplifting concealment of goods.
Jonathan Arthur McDonald, Murphy, 38, 1-8, violate domestic violence protection order.
Tanya Dawn Patton, Robbinsville, 51, 1-8, holding for other agency.
James Caleb Sharp, Marble, 37, 1-8, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Anthony Ryan Garrett, Murphy, 36, 1-9, resisting public officer.
Jennifer Lynn McCullough, Marble, 45, 1-9, two counts probation violation, three counts larceny of a firearm, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor defrauding drug/alcohol screen tests.
Ashley Zeola Mitchell, Murphy, 38, 1-9, second-degree trespass, resisting public officer.
Steven James Brendle, Murphy, 26, 1-10, two counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor, three counts failure to appear on a felony, possess stolen motor vehicle, flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle.