(Press Release from Yancey County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Emmitt Wayne Phillips, 51 years old of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 06/21/2024. Phillips is charged with;
Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana up to ½ oz
Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia
Phillips was issued a $10,000.00 bond.
Lance Justus Westall, 45 years old of Burnsville NC was arrested on 06/23/2024. Westall charged with;
Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia
Failure to appear on Felony charges issued out of Buncombe County
Failure to appear on Misdemeanor charges issued out of Madison County
Westall was issued a $20,000.00 bond.
Marty Allen Runkle, 71 years old of Marion, NC was arrested on 06/26/2024. Runkle was charged with;
Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance
Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
Felony Maintain Vehicle Dwell Place With a Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Runkle was issued a $100,000.00 bond.
Misdemeanor Arrest: 14
Calls For Service: 426
