(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Arrest:
Tammy Hall Sparks, 52 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant A. Beam arrested Sparks for felony neglect disabled/elder serious injury. She was issued $35,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/8/2023.
Jordan Elaine Wishon, 27 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Wishon for misdemeanor defraud/alcohol test. She was issued $2,500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court.
Brandy Marie Blankenship, 33 of Spruce Pine, NC. Mitchell County Deputy arrested Blankenship for failure to appear in court on drug related charges. She was issued a secure custody hold, pending the next drug court date of 2/8/2023.
Preston B. Queen, 44 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy D. LaPlante arrested Queen for failure to appear in court on misdemeanor charges. He was issued $1,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/21/2023.
Daniel Jesus Nunez, 48 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy T. Silvers arrested Nunez for assault on a female. he was issued a secured hold and scheduled to appear in court on 2/20/2023.
Citations issued:
Donnie Alan Edwards, 57 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy C. Laundress cited Edwards for operating a motor vehicle and failing to see before turning from a direct line that such movement could be made safety. He is scheduled to appear in court on 4/12/2023.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 15 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 156 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 7 transports.
