(All persons innocent until proven guilty)
Arrest:
Joseph Tyler Osbon, 31 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy J. Garcia arrested Osbon for misdemeanor, order for arrest. He was issued $2,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 3/11/2026.
Charles Reed Davis, 53 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam arrested Davis for failure to appear in court on outstanding misdemeanor charges. He was issued $3,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 3/18/2026.
Timothy Dale Ledford, 24 of (homeless), NC. Deputy B. Robinson arrested Ledford for outstanding felony warrants issued by Buncombe County. He was issued $11,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 3/23/2026.
Jontae’ Nichelle Littlejohn, 27 of (homeless), NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam arrested Littlejohn for felony, uttering forged instrument. She was issued $40,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 4/8/2026.
Ernesto Josue Osorio Zelada, 21 of Spruce Pine, NC. Deputy W. Hobson arrested Zelada for felony possession of stolen firearm, possession of weapon on state property/court house, carrying a concealed gun, simple possession of sch VI, controlled substance, possession of marijuana, resisting a public officer, and probation violations. He was issued $50,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 3/4/2026.
Citations issued:
Charles Reed Davis, 53 of Bakersville, NC. Lieutenant Detective A. Beam cited Davis for operating a motor vehicle, without being licensed as a driver by the division of motor vehicles and without having a current electronic vehicle inspection. He is scheduled to appear in court on 3/18/2026.
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 170 calls for service.
Transports:
The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office logged 6 transports to jail and to court.