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[MountainChristian]

 

(Press Release from Mitchell Sheriff’s Department) (Photos Here)

Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, Spruce Pine Police Department, NC State Bureau of Investigation, District Attorney Office, and DEA concluded a 7 month undercover operation involving the sale of controlled substances in Mitchell County. Officers were able to purchase everything from marijuana, several different types of prescription drugs, steroids, and methamphetamine.

 

Officers arrested 20 people who resulted in 121 felony charges and 30 misdemeanors charges. Officers also seized 10 vehicles, one residence, and cash.

 

Captain R.V. Wiseman advised the Sheriff’s Office and Spruce Pine Police received numerous complaints about a location selling large amounts of controlled substance. Captain Wiseman, Detective K.C. Cook, Detective S.B. Hughes, Detective C.M. Beam, Sgt. M.A. Burleson, and SBI

ASAC C.E. Vines began conducting surveillance and gathering Intel on the location.

 

Captain Wiseman said the amount of traffic and activity at this location let officers know this was a big operation. An undercover SBI Agent was used to make some of the undercover buys.

 

One of the people arrested was selling undercover operatives 70 to 80 thirty milligram Oxycodone at a time.

 

Captain Wiseman went on the say due to the magnitude of one dealer; DEA was notified and assisted in this investigation.

 

Several of these individuals met undercover operatives at or near Day Cares, Public Parks, and Schools to sell their products after making the arrangements at the location where officers had received the complaints on.

 

Sheriff Street and Chief Summerlin praised the efforts of the officers involved for all the long hours they put in. These officers went beyond the call of duty spending numerous 16 hour days. “This took these officers away from their families, but these officers share my feelings on Zero Tolerance for drugs in Mitchell County,” said Sheriff Street. Sheriff Street went on to say this type of results can only happen by all these agencies working together.

 

Captain Wiseman praised God for a safe and successful operation. “The Lord placed his shield of protection around us and our families while we worked these long hard hours,” said Captain Wiseman.

 

Captain Wiseman wanted to thank Magistrate Randy Virnelson, Clerk of Court Janet Cook and her staff for the long hours they put in on the day these individuals were arrested.

 

Attached is a list of the individuals arrested and their charges.

TONNIE SHAANN CHANDLER, age 25, of 602 Hide Road, Bakersville, N.C. Sell and delivery Schedule II , possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II , sell with 1000 feet of school , conspiracy to sell and deliver Schedule II, and maintain a vehicle . Has an $180,000.00 secured bond.

 

TOMMY RAY WILLIS, age 27, of 412 Bear Creek Road, Bakersville, N.C. Sell and delivery Schedule II, possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, sell within 1000 feet of school, and conspiracy to sell and deliver Schedule II. Has an $80,000.00 secured bond.

 

BRIAN KEITH VAUGHN, age 43, of 68 Vaughn Lane, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, Possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, and maintain dwelling to sell controlled substance. Has a secured bond of $172,500.00

 

BRYAN SHAWN OLLIS, age 41, of 419 Phillips Road, Spruce pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, possess methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $125,000.00 secured bond.

 

TODD LESLIE STEWART, age 48, of 709 Doc Howell Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule VI, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule VI, maintain a vehicle, and drug paraphernalia. Has a$60,000.00 secured bond.

 

KENTON HOWARD YEARICK, age 19, of 466 Hillcrest Circle, Spruce pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule III, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule III, sell within 1000 feet of a day care, and maintain a vehicle. Has a $160,000.00 secured bond.

 

GARY WAYNE AYERS, age 48, of 561 Golf Drive, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent sell and deliver Schedule II, trafficking opium, sell within 1000 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell and deliver Schedule II. Has a $225,000.00 secured bond.

 

STEVEN LYNN PHILLIPS, age 41, of 102 Page Street, Drexel, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, and sell within 1000 feet of day care. Has a $70,000.00 secured bond.

 

MICHAEL ROY BUCHANAN, age 43, of 854 Sullins Branch Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, possess methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $80,000.00 secured bond.

 

JUSTIN RAY GRINDSTAFF, age 23, of 155 Windmill Hill Drive, Burnsville, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule III, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule III, and maintain a vehicle. Has a $85,000.00 secured bond.

 

MICHAEL EDWARD BUCHANAN, age 47, of 21 Duncan Street, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, maintain vehicle, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $160,000.00 secured bond.

MICHAEL JOHN LOWERY, age 49, of 44 Brown Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver schedule VI, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule VI, drug paraphernalia, and maintain dwelling. Has a $8500.00 secured bond.

 

CHARLES WILLIAM LEWIS HEADINGS III, age 24, of 2364 Crabtree Road, Spruce Pine, N.C.  Sell and deliver Schedule III, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule III, sell within a 1000 feet of school, and maintain vehicle. Has a $60,000.00 secured bond.

 

DEANNA HUGHES, age 23, of 2364 Crabtree Road, Spruce Pine, N.C. Conspiracy to sell Schedule III. Has a $8000.00 secured bond.

 

BENJAMIN DAVID RAYMER, age 34, of 190 Lightning Ridge drive, Marion, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule III, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule III, sell within 1000 feet of day care, and maintain vehicle. Has a $120,000.00 secured bond.

 

KACEY L. GARLAND, age 23, of4311 Altapass Highway, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, sell within 1000 feet of a school, maintain a vehicle, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $164,000.00 secured bond.

 

MARY CLAWSON AYERS, age 44, of 561 Golf Drive, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule II, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II, trafficking opium or heroin, sell within 1000 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell Schedule II, maintain vehicle, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $160,000.00 secured bond.

 

JACOB BOLLWAGE, age 26, of 419 Elm Street, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sell and deliver Schedule VI, possess with intent to sell and deliver Schedule VI, and drug paraphernalia. Has a $10,000.00 secured bond.

 

One other individual is on the run and has not been picked up at this point.   

 

One individual is in Federal Custody. The US Attorney is the only one who can release information on this individual.

 

 Only Bollwage and Deanna Hughes made bond. The rest remain in jail. They all have a September 9, 2014 court date.

http://www.ourlocalcommunityonline.com/Operation-Blue-Thunder-Mitchell-County-Drug-Bust/19754262

 

 

It's reassuring that many of our deputies and cops are christians. Living out in the boondocks means we have less crime. This is the biggest one we've had, and hopefully there will be none bigger. 

[John81]

Praise God for police who acknowledge the Lord!

 

Were in not for drug related crimes there would be very little crime in this very rural county or most of the counties around us.

 

Unfortunately, in many rural areas the city gangs are moving in as they attempt to control the drug trade. They are no longer content to be the main distributors in the cities, they want to gain control of the shipment lines and get their hands in the rural drug making department, which is main meth.

 

There are a few Christian officers in our town and county police forces. Unfortunately, one small town police chief professes to be a Christian and makes that known, but he's a big flirt, especially with young girls/women (he's married), he's got a huge ego, thinking himself something special, and he's very biased in his performance of his duties. That casts a bad light upon Christianity and the church he attends.

 

Thankfully, that police chief has two deputies who actually carry themselves as Christians. It's little wonder that many folks, if they need police assistance, will wait until one of the deputies is on duty so they won't have to deal with the arrogant chief, and knowing the deputy will be honest with them (the chief is also known to lie a lot).

 

So, praise God for those deputies who, even under the command of a likely secular Christian, serve Christ and their community well.