(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Arrest:
Austin Seth Bennett, 28 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy B. Robinson arrested Bennett for felony charges. He was issued $5,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Morgan Edward Huffman, 35 of Newland, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Huffman for secondary failure to appear in court on felony drug charges and misdemeanor charges. He was issued $34,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Richard Dennis Zeidell, 38 of Bakersville, NC. Detective J. Masters arrested Zeidell for misdemeanor traffic violations and carrying a concealed weapon. He was issued $5,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on9/20/2023.
Melissa Diane Carmney, 40 of Spruce Pine, NC. Detective J. Masters arrested Carmney for misdemeanor drug related offenses. She was issued $1,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Adam Stewart, 33 of Spruce Pine, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam arrested Stewart for felony Breaking and Entering. He was issued $10,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on9/20/2023.
Citations issued:
Scotty Dean Buchanan, 45 of Spruce Pine, NC. Detective J. Masters cited Buchanan for possession of marijuana and possession paraphernalia. He is scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Jackie Lee Holtsclaw, 39 of Spruce Pine, NC. Detective J. Masters cited Holtsclaw for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked and possession of Sch III a controlled substance. He is scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Victor Lee Taylor, 33 of Milan, GA. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam cited Taylor for failing to stop at a duly erected stop sign/light. He is scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Richard Dennis Zeidell, 38 of Bakersville, NC. Detective J. Masters cited Zeidell for reckless driving. He is scheduled to appear in court on 9/20/2023.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 16 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 177 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 9 inmate transports.
