The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Oct. 20-26, 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.
Arnold Jack Godfrey, Murphy, 44, 10-20, parole violation.
Sabrin Meshel Ismail, Kill Devil Hills, 27, 10-20, probation violation, two counts resisting public officer, failure to comply with conditions of recovery court.
Douglas Scott Hall, Murphy, 60, 10-21, two counts true bill of indictment.
Dwight Lamont Holland III, Young Harris, Ga., 36, 10-21, extradition/fugitive other state.
Spencer Dale Mitts, Murphy, 25, 10-21, driving while impaired.
Jessica Dawn Moneymaker, Murphy, 36, 10-21, two counts failure to appear on a felony, trafficking in opium or heroin.
Adam Tyler Wiggins, Marble, 33, 10-21, misdemeanor larceny.
Melidie Ann Yocom, Murphy, 41, 10-21, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
David Anthony Corso, Murphy, 41, 10-22, two counts probation violation.
Mike Alexander Green, Sylva, N.C., 44, 10-22, sentenced.
Matthew Scott Hicking, Murphy, 50, 10-22, failure to appear on a felony.
Richard Bernard Rice III, Andrews, 43, 10-22, quick dip.
Henry Clayton Rich, Murphy, 75, 10-22, contempt of court.
Brooklyn Ciara Shook, Murphy, 29, 10-22, simple possession schedule VI controlled substance, unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
Kwantez Marquis Tobe, Asheville, 31, 10-22, three counts trafficking in opium or heroin, sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, resisting public officer.
Nancy Alexis Hass, Andrews, 23, 10-23, driving while impaired.
Marke Jama Holland, Blairsville, Ga., 44, 10-23, misdemeanor probation violation.
Justin Eugene Mayner, Murphy, 37, 10-23, parole violation.
Tymiya Shanae Williams, Murphy, 31, 10-23, possess methamphetamine, felony possession of cocaine, two counts possess drug paraphernalia, possess marijuana up to one-half ounce, possess marijuana paraphernalia.
Robert James Allen, Murphy, 66, 10-24, writ for court.
Ronald Patrick Ford, Marble, 32, 10-24, misdemeanor larceny, obtain property false pretense, failure to appear on a felony.
Abraham Lopez, Andrews, 37, 10-24, true bill of indictment.
Robert Dewayne Reed, Murphy, 26, 10-24, resisting public officer, disorderly conduct.
Elizabeth Kaitlyn Trantham, Murphy, 27, 10-24, extradition/fugitive other state.
Christy Lee Lofty, Robbinsville, 36, 10-25, holding for other agency.
Dustin Aaron Pressley, Murphy, 30, 10-25, assault government official/employee, resisting public officer, injury to personal property, second-degree trespass.
Randy Dale Price Jr., Mooresboro, N.C., 35, 10-25, holding for other agency.
Steven Scott Bristol, Murphy, 65, 10-26, driving while impaired, reckless driving wanton disregard.
Dennis Larry Dockery, Murphy, 56, 10-26, possess methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.
Timothy Michael Elliott, Murphy, 43, 10-26, safekeeping.
Cassidy Rae Ann Groves, Brasstown, 18, 10-26, safekeeping.
Mitchell Kosnik, Andrews, 25, 10-26, breaking and/or entering, felony larceny, possession of stolen goods, three counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor, failure to appear on a felony, second-degree trespass, misdemeanor larceny.
Brian Patrick Mejia, Shelby, 30, 10-26, assault on a female, misdemeanor larceny, resisting public officer, injury to real property.