(All persons innocent until proven guilty)
Arrest:
Austin Bennett, 29 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy S. Vance arrested Bennett for felony possession of Methamphetamine. He was issued $10,000.00 unsecure bond and scheduled to appear in court.
Citations issued:
Lilienne Blake Thayer, 16 of Bakersville. Deputy A. Renfro cited Thayer for operating a motor vehicle and failing to stop for a stopped school bus, while displaying a mechanical stop signal with flashing red lights, and was stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers. She is scheduled to appear in court on 6/13/2025.
Alvarez Espino Alejandro, 49 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy B. Robinson cited Alejandro for operating a motor vehicle, without being licensed as a driver by the division of motor vehicles. He is scheduled to appear in court on 6/13/2025.
Division of Correction’s Sentences:
No sentences were recorded for this period.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 14 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 159 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office logged 6 transports to court.
