(Press release from the Yancey County Sheriff’s Department) Two were arrested Tuesday, July 17th, as a result of an ongoing drug investigation into the illegal sell and use of drugs, being conducted by the Yancey County Sheriff Office. A search warrant was obtained by Investigators, and because of safety concerns for everyone involved and past activities at the residence, Deputies of the Yancey County Sheriff Office Special Response Team (SRT) entered the residence and secured it for investigation.
Kristopher Michael Banks of Burnsville was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine; Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Distribute Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine); Felony Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance; Felony Maintaining a Vehicle, Dwelling, or Place for selling controlled substance; and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Banks is in custody of the Yancey County Sheriff Office Detention Center under a $100,000.00 bond awaiting a District Court appearance on July 31st 2018.
Vidalia Jane Freeman of Spruce Pine was arrested in connection to the above Investigation. Freeman is charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine; Felony Conspiring to Sell and Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance; and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Freeman is in custody of the Yancey County Sheriff Office Detention Center under a $10,000.00 bond awaiting a District Court appearance on July 31st 2018.
