The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from through May 11-17, 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.
Ahmed Saeed Adam, Murphy, 32, 5-11, two counts assault on a female.
Justin Kody Guffey, Robbinsville, 34, 5-11, second-degree trespass, two counts resisting public officer, misdemeanor larceny.
Shauna Lynn Ross, Rifle, Colo., 57, 5-11, driving while impaired.
Kayla Nicole Ware, Warne, N.C., 30, 5-11, assault inflict serious injury, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, interfere emergency communication.
Larry Dale Wilson, Marble, 40, 5-11, violate domestic violence protection order.
Chanda Dawn Mcgowan, Marble, 37, 5-12, quick dip.
Jeffery Craig McRae, Murphy, 67, 5-12, assault on a female.
Christopher Colton Jones, Andrews, 30, 5-13, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Brandy Alisa Kays, Murphy, 41, 5-13, communicating threats.
Lindsey Ann Lemon, Murphy, 34, 5-13, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.
Peyton Ryliegh White, Andrews, 23, 5-13, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Joey Lee Barnes, Andrews, 51, 5-14, hit/run leave scene property damage.
Richard Landon Davis, Andrews, 60, 5-14, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked.
Chet A. Wilcox, Murphy, 42, 5-14, simple assault, resisting public officer, injury to personal property.
Dalton Alan Edmondson, Murphy, 30, 5-15, driving while impaired.
Dylan Gene Edmondson, Murphy, 27, 5-15, failure to appear on a misdemeanor, possess methamphetamine, communicating threats.
Nathan Grant Franklin, Marble, 40, 5-15, assault on a female, injury to personal property.
David Wayne Jordan, Murphy, 41, 5-15, safe-keeping.
Christopher Benjamin Moore, Murphy, 38, 5-15, second-degree trespass.
Aviel Gonzalez Ruiz, Murphy, 40, 5-15, warrant for arrest of alien.
Elizabeth Kaitlyn Trantham, Murphy, 27, 5-15, extradition/fugitive other state.
Christopher Shane Cooper, Andrews, 25, 5-16, two counts breaking or entering.
Billy Joe Derreberry, Murphy, 67, 5-16, local ordinance – free text.
Jonathan Arthur McDonald, 37, 5-16, two counts violate domestic violence protection order.
Eric A. Stegall Jr., Lenoir City, Tenn., 49, 5-16, possess stolen firearm.
Joshua Bryan Folston, Warne, 34, 5-17, four counts true bill of indictment.
David O’Neal Herrier, Murphy, 45, 5-17, failure to appear on a felony, failure to appear on a misdemeanor.
Joshua Eugene Miller, Hayesville, 39, 5-17, simple assault.
James Lee Wiggins Jr., Andrews, 47, 5-17, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.