Yancey County Drug Arrest

Two Yancey County Residents have been arrested on drug charges. On May 7th, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Cane Branch Rd as part of ongoing investigations into drug activity by the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Kristopher Banks with Conspire to Sell Schedule II CS, Maintain Place Controlled Substance. Banks is being held in the Yancey County Jail under a $20,000 secure bond.

Jessica Dale McKinney was also arrested and charged with Possession of Schedule II CS, PWIMSD Schedule II CS, Conspire to Sell Deliver Schedule II CS, and Probation Violation. McKinney is being held in the Yancey County Jail under a $25,000 secure bond.