The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Feb. 9-15, 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.
Russell Edward Bennett Jr., Murphy, 44, 2-9, felony larceny.
Sarah Arlene Graves, Murphy, 45, 2-9, assault physical injury law enforcement/probation/parole officer.
Jordan Kaula Bateman, Andrews, 34, 2-10, two counts failure to appear on a felony, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Dylan Kelby Cruse, Marble, 30, 2-10, two counts uttering counterfeit coin, four counts probation violation.
David Miles Handford, Murphy, 37, 2-10, domestic criminal trespass, probation violation.
Whitney Ann Kiser, Robbinsville, 36, 2-10, holding for other agency.
Gage Edward Lee Sneed, Marble, 25, 2-10, carrying concealed gun.
Natasha Katelyn Walk, Murphy, 24, 2-10, safe-keeping.
Ellen Dockery Wilcox, Murphy, 50, 2-10, misdemeanor driving while license revoked impaired revoked.
Russell Edward Bennett Jr., Murphy, 44, 2-11, four counts probation violation.
Brandon Ralph Buchanan, Robbinsville, 49, 2-11, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked.
Rene Chavira Jr. II, Murphy, 31, 2-11, possess methamphetamine, two counts failure to appear on a felony, possess drug paraphernalia, resisting public officer.
Wayland Joseph Davis, Brasstown, 48, 2-11, failure to appear on a felony.
Emily Anne Hanford, Marble, 33, 2-11, second-degree trespass.
Thomas Jason Lewis, Andrews, 48, 2-11, probation violation.
Timothy James Harrell, Murphy, 49, 2-12, assault on a female, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, assault inflict serious injury.
Gary Dion Harris, Robbinsville, 47, 2-12, holding for other agency.
Ellen Dockery Wilcox, Murphy, 50, 2-12, driving while impaired.
Kelly Jean Graham, Murphy, 50, 2-13, civil contempt.
Ricky Leroy Leistra Jr., Andrews, 45, 2-13, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Tracy Lee Mason, Murphy, 57, 2-13, possess methamphetamine, simple possession schedule IV controlled substance, window tinting.
Juve Markie McAlpin, Asheville, 23, 2-13, holding for other agency.
Tyler Tristan McDonald, Murphy, 28, 2-13, driving while impaired.
Jonathan Griscom Mcmillan, Marble, 30, 2-13, fail to return hired motor vehicle.
Ryan Kelly Breazeale, Andrews, 36, 2-14, probation violation, possess schedule II controlled substance, simple possession schedule III controlled substance, second-degree trespass, misdemeanor attempt break or enter building.
Jesse Ryan Crist, Murphy, 43, 2-14, six counts identity theft, six counts obtain property by false pretense, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.
Katy Rochelle Kolar, Murphy, 35, 2-14, six counts identity theft.
Janet Leeann Allen, Murphy, 39, 2-15, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Joshua McKinley Anderson, Robbinsville, 43, 2-15, holding for other agency.
Corey Steven Cagle, Andrews, 36, 2-15, two counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Michael Eugene Gordon II, Murphy, 38, 2-15, true bill of indictment.
Bryson Dorelle Moon, Rome, Ga., 26, 2-15, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, injury to personal property.
Paul Clayton Robinson, Murphy, 53, 2-15, assault with a deadly weapon serious injury.
William Leroy Sosebee, Marble, 54, 2-15, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Jesse Dehart Sowerby, Nantahala, 43, 2-15, larceny of motor vehicle, larceny from the person, assault on a female, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, possess methamphetamine.
Brian Kendall Strickland, Rome, Ga., 21, 2-15, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.