For Immediate Release January 3, 2023 Death Investigation The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Julia Holland,49, of Candler, NC. The death occurred in the Newfound Community of Canton, NC. There is no danger to the public and the following suspects in this case have been arrested: Noah Journey McKinnley Bolden, 26 […]
Read More »Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Multiple Suspects
WAYNESVILLE, NC – Chief David Adams announced today the results of a three-month long investigation involving the illegal sales of narcotics that wrapped up in October. Members of Waynesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, T.A.C. Unit, Patrol Division, and the NC SBI assisted with the investigation. The following persons have been arrested and charged with […]
Read More »Billing Administrator Olivia Jackson Retires
Congratulations to our newly retired EMS Billing Administrator, Olivia Jackson! Olivia came to EMS in 2002 after working for Haywood Regional Medical Center in their billing department, which at the time handled Haywood EMS’s billing. Through her diligent efforts, Haywood EMS’s billing collections have been some of the highest in the state. She has also […]
Read More »New Members of the Waynesville Police Department
Last week we welcomed Josh Williams and Amanda Collins to the Waynesville Police Department. Join us in wishing them well as they start their Field Training Phase and begin serving the citizens of Waynesville!
Read More »Three Separate Vehicle Stops Lead to Drug Bust
Haywood County, NC: By conducting three separate vehicle stops Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized 6.6 pounds of methamphetamine, 33.6 grams of Fentanyl, and 7.2 grams of heroin and charged four individuals with drug trafficking. “Deputies with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office continue to aggressively pursue those trafficking illegal drugs in our county as reflected […]
Read More »Death Investigation in Waynesville, NC
Male subject found deceased in a tent, beside Best Buy. Waynesville, N.C. – This morning, the Waynesville Police Department responded to a wooded area directly beside Best Buy at 45 Plaza Place in West Waynesville to investigate a white male who had been found deceased. When officers arrived, they found the subject in a tent […]
Read More »Runaway Juvenile left his home on 7/15/2022 in Waynesville, NC
The Waynesville Police Department is seeking information regarding the location of Christain Jones. Jones left home on Long Street, with his dog on 7/15/22 and has not returned. If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please contact the Waynesville Police Department at (828)456-5363.
Read More »Runaway Juvenile in Waynesville, NC
The Waynesville Police Department is seeking information regarding the location of Lylian Stamm. Stamm is currently listed as a runaway juvenile while the WPD works with Juvenile Justice to locate her. Stamm was last seen late yesterday in the Davis Cove / Country Club Drive area of Waynesville. If you see her or know of […]
Read More »Waynesville Police Department Presents Recognition of Valor
Last week, during the Town of Waynesville Board Meeting, the Chief Adams recognized the heroic act of valor demonstrated by Det. Shell this past May. On May 24th, 2022, Detective Shell, responded to Lake Junaluska after hearing a medical call dispatched to that area for a man that was drowning in the lake. Det. Shell […]
Read More »Haywood County Deputies Seize Over Two Pounds of Illegal Narcotics
Haywood County, NC: The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office continues cracking down on drug trafficking in the area by seizing 2.75 pounds of illegal drugs in less than 30 days. “Targeting drug traffickers in our community continues to be one of our top priorities,” stated Chief Deputy Jeff Haynes of the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. “The […]
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