The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from July 14-20, 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.
Evan Danial Bontrager, Denver, Colo., 35, 7-14, second-degree trespass.
Andrew Allen Manston, Andrews, 29, 7-14, simple assault.
Russell Edward Bennett Jr., Murphy, 44, 7-15, felony larceny.
Clara Beth Christine Brown, Murphy, 38, 7-15, second-degree trespass.
Christopher Thomas Smith Jr., Murphy, 18, 7-15, second-degree trespass.
Trenton Anthony Stainback, Hayesville, 22, 7-15, sentenced, intentional child abuse serious bodily injury, breaking and/or entering.
Robert Gee Stalcup, Murphy, 42, 7-15, violation of court order.
Brandon Paul Ashburn, Murphy, 34, 7-16, parole violation.
Acrel Charles Simon, New Burgh, N.Y., 42, 7-16, holding for other agency.
Heidi Lynn Blevins, Asheville, 28, 7-17, SMCP.
Timothy Michael Elliott, Murphy, 43, 7-19, safekeeping.
Kevin Darnell Guy, Durham, N.C., 36, 7-19, holding for other agency.