The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from April 7-13, 2024, 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.
Cresencio Renaldo Esparza, Murphy, 37, 4-7, failure to appear on a felony.
Claude Douglas Laney, Murphy, 55, 4-7, misdemeanor larceny.
Samantha Janell Winars, Murphy, 37, 4-7, failure to appear on a felony, possess methamphetamine.
Bristol Hunter Brockwell, Andrews, 27, 4-8, possess schedule I controlled substance, possess methamphetamine, possess marijuana paraphernalia.
Randy Wayne Griffith, Andrews, 58, 4-8, possess drug paraphernalia.
Mckenzie Larry Tanner, Andrews, 35, 4-8, misdemeanor larceny.
Christy Ann Tomlin, Andrews, 50, 4-8, possess drug paraphernalia.
Candice Leann Anderson, Murphy, 34, 4-9, misdemeanor larceny.
Davina Dean Cook, Andrews, 54, 4-9, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Melissa Jean Lee, Murphy, 33, 4-9, three counts misdemeanor larceny, three counts second-degree trespass.
Anthony Wayne Reagan, Murphy, 28, 4-9, failure to appear on a felony.
Godiet Corral, Asheville, 33, 4-10, holding for other agency.
Jill Christine Farnsworth, Hiawassee, Ga., 33, 4-10, driving while impaired.
Kenard Edward Fortson, Marietta, Ga., 38, 4-10, possession of firearm by a felon, two counts traffic in methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/ deliver schedule II controlled substance, two counts trafficking in opium or heroin, felony possession of cocaine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, manufacture/sell/deliver/possess controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school, simple possession schedule IV controlled substance.
Jill Lanette Koehn, Murphy, 43, 4-10, two counts traffic in methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/ deliver schedule II controlled substance, two counts trafficking in opium or heroin, maintain place for controlled substance, manufacture/sell/deliver/possess controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school, felony possession of cocaine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, simple possession schedule IV controlled substance.
Jennifer Lynette Riley, Murphy, 27, 4-10, driving while impaired.
Tara Camilla Silver, Murphy, 38, 4-10, two counts traffic in methamphetamine, two counts trafficking in opium or heroin, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, manufacture/sell/deliver/ possess controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school, felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance.
Wesley Adam Stewart II, Andrews, 41, 4-10, misdemeanor larceny.
Tyler Glen Dobbs, Andrews, 21, 4-11, assault on a female.
Scotty Lee Dockery Jr., Murphy, 37, 4-11, safekeeping.
Brian Keith Hardin, Topton, 47, 4-11, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/ deliver schedule II controlled substance, two counts felony probation violation.
Fernando Montejo Hernandez, Marble, 27, 4-11, driving while impaired, misdemeanor littering beer wine container, misdemeanor open container after consuming alcohol first, no operator’s license, fail to maintain lane control, unsafe tires, exceeding safe speed.
Mary Elin Lagares, Marble, 58, 4-11, possess methamphetamine,
Johnnie Sue Queen, Cherokee, 46, 4-11, hold for other agency.
Robert Keith Revis Jr., Andrews, 49, 4-11, simple possession schedule III controlled substance.
Jonathan William Bryson, Murphy, 41, 4-12, misdemeanor larceny, true bill of indictment.
David Anthony Corso, Murphy, 40, 4-12, possess methamphetamine, possession of firearm by a felon.
Johnny Jefferson Crain, Murphy, 58, 4-12, simple assault.
Michael Joseph Yankanich, Murphy, 30, 4-12, possess methamphetamine, possession of firearm by a felon.