The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2025, 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.
Kevin Lee Garrett, Andrews, 38, 1-26, assault on a child under 12, misdemeanor child abuse, misdemeanor assault individual with disability.
Ericka Lynn Jordan, Murphy, 42, 1-26, failure to appear on a felony.
Ryan Allen Moore, Murphy, 40, 1-26, breaking and/or entering, felony larceny, six counts obtain property by false pretense, financial card theft, five counts financial card fraud, possession of stolen goods.
James Darren Nelson, Topton, 49, 1-26, probation violation.
Savannah Marie Bryson, Murphy, 40, 1-27, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, failure to appear on a felony.
Shane Patrick Crowe, Robbinsville, 44, 1-27, holding for other agency.
Jonathan Perez, Calhoun, Ga., 24, 1-27, holding for other agency.
Rex Rufus Rogers Jr., Whittier, 35, 1-27, holding for other agency.
Kelly Denise Walker, Murphy, 37, 1-27, failure to appear on a felony, probation violation.
Joseph Dakota Whitener, Murphy, 23, 1-27, felony larceny.
David Franklin Burke Jr., Murphy, 51, 1-28, civil contempt.
Dylan Kelby Cruse, Marble, 30, 1-28, uttering forged instrument, felony common law forgery, obtain property false pretense, possession of stolen goods.
Henry Clayton Rich, Murphy, 75, 1-28, probation violation.
Patricia Ann Seddans, Madisonville, Tenn., 59, 1-28, true bill of indictment.
Spencer Alexander Sharrits, Spruce Pine, N.C., 33, 1-28, holding for other agency.
Kenneth Marvin Courtright III, Murphy, 23, 1-29, two counts failure to appear on a felony, extradition/fugitive other state.
Scott Douglas Decasper, Blairsville, Ga., 53, 1-29, possess methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine.
David Allen Jenkins, Murphy, 46, 1-29, possess methamphetamine, larceny remove/destroy/deactivate component, possess drug paraphernalia, shoplifting concealment of goods, two counts probation violation.
Travis Walter Mauck, Andrews, 45, 1-29, assault on a female.
Juliana Annette Perry, Andrews, 23, 1-29, possess methamphetamine, possess with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine.
Brandy Lee Yackeren, Andrews, 38, 1-29, misdemeanor larceny, failure to appear on a felony.
Audra Rose Bennett, Murphy, 45, 1-30, driving while impaired.
Constance Rebekah Grant, Andrews, 31, 1-30, school attendance law violation.
Jesse Lloyd Jenkins, Murphy, 45, 1-30, holding for other agency.
Timothy Wayne Konig, Andrews, 44, 1-30, three counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Tasha Nicole Passmore, Marble, 44, 1-30, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked, fail to maintain lane control.
Zachary Paul Queen, Andrews, 19, 1-30, driving while impaired, drive after consuming under 21, fail to maintain lane control, violation of court order.
Nathan Michael Raymond Grant, Andrews, 30, 1-31, school attendance law violation.
Thomas Robert Raxter, Andrews, 42, 1-31, quick dip.
Treavor Teesateskie, Marble, 55, 1-31, interfere emergency communication, two counts misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Mohammad Hassenali Waly, Fairfax, Va., 41, 1-31, holding for other agency.
Kristi Michelle Collins, Murphy, 35, 2-1, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, extradition/fugitive other state.
Kristen Lee Elkins, Robbinsville, 28, 2-1, holding for other agency.
Randy Wayne Griffith, Andrews, 58, 2-1, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, fail to register sex offender, true bill of indictment.
Hunter Kade Guffey, Robbinsville, 28, 2-1, holding for other agency.
Casey Lee Johnson, Andrews, 38, 2-1, second-degree trespass, possess schedule II controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.
Steven Edward Mashburn, Murphy, 61, 2-1, simple possession of schedule II controlled substance, possess marijuana up to one-half ounce, possess marijuana paraphernalia.
Barbara Marie McFadden, Alpharetta, Ga., 28, 2-1, safekeeping.
Andrew Carter Ownby, Murphy, 37, 2-1, simple possession schedule III controlled substance.