CRIME & SAFETY
Carter County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests
The following arrests have been reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office: On April 25, Deputy Dalton Taylor was patrolling First Avenue in Hampton when he observed a dark-colored SUV matching the description of a stolen vehicle from Johnson County. The driver, later identified as Andrew Nathaniel Gray, failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. […] The post Carter County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Traffic stop yield drugs, pair charged
AVERY COUNTY — On April 22, 2024, narcotics detectives with the Avery County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team conducted a traffic stop in the Ingalls community in efforts to combat illegal narcotics in Avery County, according to an April 30 press release from Sheriff Mike Henley. The vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Mark King, 56, of Roaring Creek and Kimberly Storie, 47, of Roaring Creek. More than one-half ounce of methamphetamine, Diazepam pills and a firearm were located. According to the release, charges were issued that included possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver a Schedule IV controlled substance, and carrying a concealed weapon. Henley thanked Lieutenant Kelly Johnson of the Spruce Pine Police Department and his K9 Officer “Tank” for their assistance, according to the release.
Asheville woman faces charges after I-26 crash, discovery of drugs
An Asheville woman faces multiple charges stemming from an April 27 traffic accident on Interstate 26 that eventually led to the discovery of drugs concealed in body cavities. According to a release issued by Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Frank Rogers, UCSD deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on I-26 at the 52.8 mile marker.
Avery County Schools activity bus involved in minor crash
BOONE — On the morning of April 23, a Avery County Schools activity bus with students onboard was involved in a minor crash on the way to a field trip to Greensboro. No one on the bus was injured, and the group was able to continue to its destination following a delay. According Trooper D. Wyatt with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Highway 105 near Vulcan on what is often referred to as "rock crusher hill," when a pick-up truck hauling...
Roger Antone enjoying his job as Erwin's newest police officer
“I just decided to make the move when it came up and come over here,” said Roger Antone, a new police officer with the Town of Erwin. “I knew it would probably raise some eyebrows.”. Antone arrived on the job with years of experience, a devotion to community,...
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