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The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Dec. 14-19, 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.
David Bucanelli, Murphy, 38, 12-14, writ.
Tiffney Leann Palmer, Murphy, 41, 12-14, driving while impaired, reckless driving – wanton disregard, fail to maintain lane control.
Alexander Manuel Valle, Murphy, 37, 12-14, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, misdemeanor larceny.
Vincent Anthony Brunson, Rocky Mount, N.C., 26, 12-15, holding for other agency.
Quadamion Harris-Johnson, Nashville, N.C., 30, 12-15, holding for other agency.
Stephen Michael Kirby, Murphy, 42, 12-15, failure to appear on a felony.
Jillian Beth Bateman, Andrews, 37, 12-16, failure to appear on a felony.
Christopher Tyler Singley, Nantahala, N.C., 22, 12-16, two counts failure to appear on a misdemeanor, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked, driving while impaired, misdemeanor child abuse.
Ivie Priscilla Teague, Ellijay, Ga., 19, 12-16, possess methamphetamine, traffic in methamphetamine, shoplifting concealment of goods.
Kendrick Lamont Triplett, Andrews, 39, 12-16, assault on a female, two counts assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats.
William Grady Howard, Murphy, 49, 12-17, driving while impaired, open container after consuming alcohol, fail to stop at stop sign/flashing red light, fail to wear seatbelt.
Justin Lee Phillips, Murphy, 37, 12-17, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Jacob Harley Styles, Robbinsville, 37, 12-17, possess methamphetamine, possess schedule II controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.
Isaac Wade Traub, Murphy, 30, 12-17, driving while impaired, no operator’s license, rear lamps violation.
Derek James Liberty, Marble, 44, 12-18, breaking and/or entering, larceny after break/enter, possession of stolen goods.
James Philip Rodgers, Murphy, 46, 12-18, safekeeping.
David Mitchell Smith, Andrews, 40, 12-18, extradition/fugitive other state, possess methamphetamine, possess drug paraphernalia.
Daniel Lee Vaughan, Andrews, 43, 12-18, possess methamphetamine, driving while license revoked not impaired revoked, possess drug paraphernalia.
Pedro Diego Antonio Antonio, Murphy, 24, 12-19, felony possession of cocaine, possess controlled substance prison/jail
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