(All persons innocent until proven guilty)
Arrest:
Jessica Steele, 34 of TN. Deputy S. Vance arrested Steele for felony
Extradition/Fugitive for other state. She is currently being held in secure custody,
pending extradition.
Fredrick Zachary Ferguson, 39 of Bakersville, NC. Mitchell County Deputies arrested
Ferguson for felony possession of Methamphetamine, misdemeanor resisting public
officer, 2x second degree trespass. He was issued $22,500.00 bond and scheduled to
appear in court.
Citations issued:
Amy Rehee Thrasher, 50 of Unicoi, TN. Deputy L. Tipton cited Thrasher for operating
a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. She is scheduled to
appear in court on 11/24/2025.
Jason Johnathan Long, 23 of Asheville, NC. Deputy L. Tipton cited Long for operating
a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. He is scheduled to
appear in court on 12/03/2025.
Luke Jacob McCoury, 46 of Newland, NC. Deputy O. Daly cited McCoury for operating
a motor vehicle, while displaying a fictitious number plate, knowing the same to be
fictitious. He is scheduled to appear in court on 12/03/2025.
Division of Correction’s Sentences:
No sentences were recorded for this period.
Jail Record:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office is currently housing 17 inmates in McDowell
County jail and prearranged detention facilities.
Calls for Service:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office had 154 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office logged 9 transports to court.
