The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Dec. 15-20, 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.
James Lawrence
Christensen, Andrews, 37, 12-15, resisting public officer.
Eric Joe Francis, Murphy, 46, 12-16, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Ryan Patrick Helton, Murphy, 50, 12-16, injury to personal property.
Zachary Hemp Holmes, Murphy, 47, 12-16, civil contempt.
Joshua James Hughes, Murphy, 46, 12-17, habeas corpus.
Kelly Denise Walker, Murphy, 37, 12-17, failure to appear on a felony.
Jordan Kaula Bateman, Andrews, 34, 12-18, four counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Caine Tyler Burnette, Andrews, 33, 12-18, five counts failure to appear on a felony.
Devan Trey Jones, Andrews, 33, 12-18, simple possession schedule III controlled substance, set fire to woods/lands/fields.
Valarie Marie-Renee Lingo, Murphy, 38, 12-18, possess methamphetamine.
Whitney Renae Nations, Murphy, 39, 12-18, failure to appear on a felony.
Karla Marie Pitzer, Murphy, 37, 12-18, first-degree trespass.
Jason David Averett, Murphy, 50, 12-19, two counts failure to appear on a felony.
Christian Cade Davies, Hayesville, 20, 12-19, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia, breaking and/or entering, larceny after break/enter.
Robert Eugene Pelletier Jr., Murphy, 64, 12-19, fail to work after paid.
Tyler Rodney Boyce, Collettsville, N.C., 33, 12-20, SMCP.
Patrick James Sizemore, Murphy, 28, 12-20, failure to appear on a felony.