(All persons innocent until proven guilty)
Arrest:
Nicholas Charles Miller, 42 of Bakersville, NC. Detective T. Silvers arrested Miller for felony possession of firearm by a convicted felon and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. He was issued $50,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on1/21/2026.
Sarah Burnette Swann, 38 of Asheville, NC. Detective T. Silvers arrested Swann for felony possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony identity theft. She was issued $245,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 1/21/2026.
Brandon Lee Kerley, 27 of Asheville, NC. Detective T. Silvers arrested Kerley for felony possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, larceny, trespassing, resisting public office and felony identity theft. He was issued $245,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 1/21/2026
Citations issued: Deven L. Callahan, 19 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy G. McNinch cited Callahan for driving after consuming alcohol under the age of 21. He is scheduled to appear in court on 2/4/2026.
Sherry Renee Lomp, 54 of Bakersville, NC. Deputy L. Tipton cited Lomp for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. He is scheduled to appear in court on 2/4/2026.
Britteny Ann Ledford, 26 of Marion, NC. Deputy G. McNinch cited Ledford for operating a motor vehicle, while the defendant’s driver’s license was revoked. She is scheduled to appear in court on 2/4/2026.
Division of Correction’s Sentences: No sentences were recorded for this period.
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 172 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office logged 12 transports to jail and to court.
