The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Dec. 20-27, 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.
Gregory Michael Knust Jr., Murphy, 26, 12-20, failure to appear on a mis-demeanor.
Deanna Marie Shaw, Murphy, 43, 12-20, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.
Sandi Jean Atkins, Mineral Bluff, Ga., 34, 12-21, possess drug paraphernalia.
Ryan Kelly Breazeale, Andrews, 36, 12-21, resisting public officer, communicating threats, first-degree trespass.
Mark Thomas May IV, Murphy, 35, 12-21, possess drug paraphernalia.
Billy Joe Norton, Murphy, 45, 12-21, sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, resisting public officer.
Jerry Lee Wentz, Hiawassee, Ga., 43, 12-21, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Sheri Rae Barber, Murphy, 32, 12-22, failure to appear on a felony, possess methamphetamine, simple possession schedule III controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.
Daniel Curtis Beavers, Murphy, 29, 12-22, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Steven James Brendle, Murphy, 25, 12-22, failure to appear on a felony.
Calla Fasano Hensley, Murphy, 40, 12-22, driving while impaired, fail to maintain lane control.
Ricky Leroy Leistra Jr., Andrews, 45, 12-22, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
John Desbiens Coggeshall, Andrews, 36, 12-23, contributing to delinquency of a juvenile, false bomb report, disorderly conduct, resisting public officer, communicating threats.
Zachary Allen Long, Murphy, 29, 12-23, assault by strangulation, assault on a female, interfere emergency communication, communicating threats.
Victor Kent Sanders, Murphy, 67, 12-23, assault on a female.
Kyra Marie Crapse, Murphy, 22, 12-24, disorderly conduct.
Murray Frank Mims, Mooresville, N.C., 70, 12-24, driving while impaired.
William Christopher Davis, Cleveland, Tenn., 33, 12-25, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharge weapon occupied dwelling/moving vehicle, discharge firearm in city.
Christine Mae Gates, Murphy, 47, 12-25, three counts failure to appear on a felony.
Kimberly Kay Sasko, Bryson City, N.C., 32, 12-25, holding for other agency.
Clyde Monroe Thomas Jr., Murphy, 53, 12-25, two counts failure to appear on a felony.
Jackie Lynn Anderson, Murphy, 45, 12-26, extradition/fugitive other state.
Lisa Michelle Carroll, Murphy, 50, 12-26, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Brandon Hoke Lowery, Blue Ridge, Ga., 34, 12-26, probation violation.
Todd Edward Martin, Andrews, 46, 12-26, financial card theft, identity theft.
Leonard Frank Trovato, Cumming, Ga., 57, 12-26, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger.
Spyridon Lourentzatos, Stockbridge, Ga., 75, 12-27, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, simple possession schedule IV controlled substance.