(Press Release from Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Arrest
Heather Taylor, 38 of Unicoi, TN. Lieutenant S. Davis arrested Taylor for failure to appear in Buncombe County Court. She was issued $2,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in Buncombe County Court.
Christopher Calvin Basham, 49 of Old Fort, NC. Deputy A. Duncan arrested Basham for failure to appear in McDowell County Court. He was issued $500.00 bond and scheduled to appear in McDowell County Court.
Keith Davis, 38 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy L. Tipton arrested Davis for felony possession of Methamphetamine, misdemeanor breaking and entering. He was issued $15,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court.
Citations issued:
Christopher Calvin Basham, 49 of Old Fort, NC. Deputy A. Duncan cited Basham for possession of drug paraphernalia. He is scheduled to appear in court on 13/13/2023.
Melissa Darlene Johnson, 43 of Marion, NC. Deputy A. Duncan cited Johnson for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is scheduled to appear in court on 12/13/2023.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 18 inmates in McDowell County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 133 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 9 inmate transports.
