(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Arrest:
Thomas Delaney Duncan, 38 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy C. Laundress arrested Duncan for felony possession of Methamphetamine and possess of drug paraphernalia. He was issued $7,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/8/2023.
Michael Brandon Ray, 41 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy D. Keepers arrested Ray for misdemeanor assault and battery. He was issued $2,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/8/2023.
Jason Kyle Mann, 41 of Marion, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam arrested Mann for felony possession/sell/ purchase a firearm with altered or no serial number, misdemeanor assault on a female and resist/obstruct/delay an officer. He was issued $15,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/8/2023.
Megan Brittany Miller, 35 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy A. Duncan arrested Miller for outstanding misdemeanor warrants. She was issued $250.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/9/2023.
Jessie Dewayne Stamper, 56 of Spruce Pine, NC. Captain C. Hobson arrested Stamper for felony possession of firearm by felon, possess marijuana and possess drug paraphernalia. He was issued $25,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/8/2023.
Citations issued:
Bronson Jay Harrison, 46 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam cited Harrison for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. He is scheduled to appear in court on 4/12/2023.
Shannon Laraye Pitman, 45 of Bakersville, NC. Detective J. Masters cited Pitman for failing to stop at a duly erected, red light. She is scheduled to appear in court on 3/8/2023.
Andrew Benjamin Oglesby, 27 of Spruce Pine, NC. Lieutenant D. Holmes cited Oglesby for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. He is scheduled to appear in court 4/12/2023.
Megan Brittany Miller, 35 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy A. Duncan cited Miller for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. She is scheduled to appear in court on 3/8/2023.
Buddy Allen McKeehan, 38 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy A. Duncan cited McKeehan for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked and displaying a fictitious registration number plate, knowing the same to be fictitious. He is scheduled to appear in court on 3/8/2023.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 20 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 142 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 13 transports and 3 inmate transports to the Division of Corrections.