Murphy, NC— On Monday April 23^rd, 2012 deputies were investigating an abandoned vehicle on Hibberts Branch Road off Ware Road in the Hiwassee Dam Community of Cherokee County and came across a meth lab. Apparently when the Deputy announced his presence at the lab, two males who were manufacturing methamphetamine started the lab on fire and fled from the scene. After the fire was extinguished a response team from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was called in assist in the investigation of the lab.

 A subsequent search of a residence off Timberwood Hill Road found items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine as well as the manufacture of marijuana. Deputies arrested Jonathan King a 34 year old male, Dwayne R Stillwell a 39 year old male, Rayna Payne a 40 year old female and Jessica Wells a 31 year old female. All four individuals were taken before the North Carolina Magistrate and allowed bond.

 The investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected in the case.

 To report illegal activity call 828-837-1344 or you can email to crime.tips@cherokeeconty-nc.gov.

 Murphy, NC— A 38-year-old Murphy North Carolina man was arrested Wednesday on allegations of downloading and distributing child pornography.

            Scot Earl Bull was booked on ten counts related to the possession and transmission of obscene material depicting minors. His bail was set at $75,000.

Bull was arrested at his home in Murphy, North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon after the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of Bull’s residence the previous day. The investigation began approximately three weeks earlier, when the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office became aware that child pornographic images were being downloaded and distributed from a computer linked to the residence. A forensic search of computers at the residence confirmed that child pornography was present on and being shared from a computer at Bull’s residence.

 On March 22, 2012, Towns County Sheriff’s deputies received information from several concerned citizens that possible illegal drugs and paraphernalia were in one of the rooms of a local motel.

            Towns County Sheriff’s deputies and Towns County’s Appalachian Drug Task Force agent, assisted by Hiawassee Police, served a search warrant at that location and discovered multiple plastic baggies of alleged synthetic marijuana (Spice). These items were seized and charges are pending in this case.

            Sheriff Chris Clinton stated that the use of these types of drugs is on the rise, as young people think they are a safe alternative to marijuana. However, there have been many cases of drug overdoses and serious medical issues attributed to the use of synthetic marijuana. One of the street name of this category of drugs is known as ‘Spice’.

            Spice, which may look like ordinary household potpourri, grasses, or stems, commonly contains a ‘synthetic’ version of THC, intended to mimic the effects of THC, the major illegal component of marijuana. Besides the laboratory produced synthetic THC, spice also contains other sometimes unknown ingredients , many of which are harmful or could even be deadly if consumed by humans. It is illegal to use, possess or distribute any item containing the compound “THC”.

            If a citizen has concerns or questions about this type drug, they are encouraged to call the Towns County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 896-4444. 

 Tyler Shields record Striper caught on Lake Hiwassee -CERTIFIED!!

Areas of Cherokee Co. N.C. were hit by Tornadoes yesterday evening.We are uploading pics and video to the website and Local TV 4 Facebook. Thank you for your patience

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The Natural Springs area of Murphy seems to be the hardest hit area at the moment. We are uploading more Pics and Video of the damage to our facebook page. At this point we don't know of anyone severely hurt. Thank you for supporting Local TV 4!

 Murphy, NC— On Monday April 23^rd, 2012 deputies were investigating an abandoned vehicle on Hibberts Branch Road off Ware Road in the Hiwassee Dam Community of Cherokee County and came across a meth lab. Apparently when the Deputy announced his presence at the lab, two males who were manufacturing methamphetamine started the lab on fire and fled from the scene. After the fire was extinguished a response team from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was called in assist in the investigation of the lab.

 A subsequent search of a residence off Timberwood Hill Road found items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine as well as the manufacture of marijuana. Deputies arrested Jonathan King a 34 year old male, Dwayne R Stillwell a 39 year old male, Rayna Payne a 40 year old female and Jessica Wells a 31 year old female. All four individuals were taken before the North Carolina Magistrate and allowed bond.

 The investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected in the case.

 To report illegal activity call 828-837-1344 or you can email to crime.tips@cherokeeconty-nc.gov.

 Murphy, NC— A 38-year-old Murphy North Carolina man was arrested Wednesday on allegations of downloading and distributing child pornography.

            Scot Earl Bull was booked on ten counts related to the possession and transmission of obscene material depicting minors. His bail was set at $75,000.

Bull was arrested at his home in Murphy, North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon after the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of Bull’s residence the previous day. The investigation began approximately three weeks earlier, when the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office became aware that child pornographic images were being downloaded and distributed from a computer linked to the residence. A forensic search of computers at the residence confirmed that child pornography was present on and being shared from a computer at Bull’s residence.

 On March 22, 2012, Towns County Sheriff’s deputies received information from several concerned citizens that possible illegal drugs and paraphernalia were in one of the rooms of a local motel.

            Towns County Sheriff’s deputies and Towns County’s Appalachian Drug Task Force agent, assisted by Hiawassee Police, served a search warrant at that location and discovered multiple plastic baggies of alleged synthetic marijuana (Spice). These items were seized and charges are pending in this case.

            Sheriff Chris Clinton stated that the use of these types of drugs is on the rise, as young people think they are a safe alternative to marijuana. However, there have been many cases of drug overdoses and serious medical issues attributed to the use of synthetic marijuana. One of the street name of this category of drugs is known as ‘Spice’.

            Spice, which may look like ordinary household potpourri, grasses, or stems, commonly contains a ‘synthetic’ version of THC, intended to mimic the effects of THC, the major illegal component of marijuana. Besides the laboratory produced synthetic THC, spice also contains other sometimes unknown ingredients , many of which are harmful or could even be deadly if consumed by humans. It is illegal to use, possess or distribute any item containing the compound “THC”.

            If a citizen has concerns or questions about this type drug, they are encouraged to call the Towns County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 896-4444. 

 Tyler Shields record Striper caught on Lake Hiwassee -CERTIFIED!!

Areas of Cherokee Co. N.C. were hit by Tornadoes yesterday evening.We are uploading pics and video to the website and Local TV 4 Facebook. Thank you for your patience

.

The Natural Springs area of Murphy seems to be the hardest hit area at the moment. We are uploading more Pics and Video of the damage to our facebook page. At this point we don't know of anyone severely hurt. Thank you for supporting Local TV 4!