(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Arrest:
Dustin Morgan Geouge, 33 of Spruce Pine, NC. Detective A. Duncan arrested Geouge for misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun and assault and battery. He is scheduled to appear in court on 6/12/2024.
Adam Stewart, 34 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy T. Silvers arrested Stewart for misdemeanor assault and battery. He is scheduled to appear in court on 6/12/2024.
Lance Justice Westall, 45 of Burnsville, NC. Deputy T. Silvers arrested Westall for felony warrants issued by Buncombe County Court. He was issued $5,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in Buncombe County court on 6/18/2024.
Christopher Banner, 32 of Bakersville, NC. Mitchell County Deputies arrested Banner for misdemeanor assault on a female and simple assault. He was issued $2,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 6/12/2024.
Joseph Michael McCurry, 46 of Bakersville, NC. Detective J. Masters arrested McCurry for felony possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver scheduled VI controlled substance, maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession marijuana paraphernalia, and child abuse. He was issued $10,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 6/12/2024.
Citations issued:
Jared Jones, 23 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant J. Holmes cited Jones for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. He is scheduled to appear in court on 7/10/2024.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 13 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 148 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 5 inmate transports.
