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Wanted Man Arrested During Traffic Stop

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Deputy Aaron Vallini of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Michael William Cook, 44, address listed as Valdese, with possession of methamphetamine. Cook was also served with outstanding warrants from Burke County.  Shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, Vallini stopped a vehicle on Sugar Hill Road for traffic violations. He ...(more)

Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 5/13 – 5/22/19

KEVIN LEE SMITH, 44 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 05/13/2019 Smith is charged with; Felony Possession Schedule II (Methamphetamine) A Controlled Substance Felony Probation Violation Felony Probation Violation MATTHEW BRIAN HICKS, 43 of Burnsville, NC was arrested on 05/16/2019 Hicks is charged with; Felony Possession of  Methamphetamine Felony Possession of Controlled Substance On ...(more)

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Tactical Tracking Course in Yancey County

An intensive 6 Day Tactical Tracking Operations Course was conducted in Yancey County during the week of Monday May 6th through Saturday May 11th. Personnel with Pineland Resources instructed the course. Most of these same personnel attended the Man Tracking Course, the first phase of training, during the weekend of Friday April 5th through Sunday April 7th. The training was attended by First ...(more)

Mitchell Sheriff’s Activity Report 5/12 – 5/19/19

CLAYTON EMERSON SPEAKS, age 61, 26 Claude Garland Road, Bakersville, N.C. Lt. Detective C.C. Hobson arrested Speaks for second degree trespassing. Speaks was released on a $500.00 unsecured bond. He is schedule to appear in court on June 26, 2019. ELIJAH POOL, age 34, 2240 Deer Park Lake Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Deputy J.B. Masters arrested Pool for injury to personal property and resisting ...(more)