Death Investigation in The Newfound Community of Canton, North Carolina
Community, Police & Government January 5, 2023
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 of Canton, NC has been charged with Conceal/Fail to Report Death, Alter/Steal/Destroy Criminal Evidence and Felony Conspiracy and is being held on a $1,000,000.00 Bond.
Jeanie Bolden, 57 of Canton, NC has been charged with Felony Accessory After the Fact, Conceal/Fail to Report Death, Alter/Steal/Destroy Criminal Evidence and Felony Conspiracy and is being held under a $500,000.00 Bond.
Additional charges could be forthcoming. The investigation into this case is active and ongoing and no further information can be given at this time. As additional information develops, it will be released by the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office
Haywood County Deputies Seize Over Two Pounds of Illegal Narcotics
News, Police & Government July 13, 2022
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 recent arrests and seizure of a sizeable number of illegal drugs are the result of solid law enforcement work in our county. The efforts of our deputies continue to save lives by removing illicit drugs from our neighborhoods and communities. Please continue to be our eyes and ears and if you see something, say something.”
If you have any information regarding drug trafficking in Haywood County, please call the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Tipline at 1-877-922-7463 or visit the Community Concerns Portal at www.haywoodncsheriff.com/community-tips-concerns.
Robert Cody was charged with:
• Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Distribute Schedule I
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Cocaine
• Felony Trafficking in Opium or Heroin
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place
• Probation Violation (3 counts)
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $100,000.
Carl Strickland was charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Opium or Heroin
• Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Distribute Schedule I
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Cocaine
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $50,000.
Sammi Ford is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Felony Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $150,000.
Danny Stites is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2)
• Felony Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine
• Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Distribute Schedule I
• Resisting a Public Officer
• Failure to Appear (11 counts)
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $2,000,000.
Charity Smith is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• Felony Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine
• Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $75,000.
Carissa Horner is charged with:
• Felony Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Paraphernalia
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with an unsecured bond.
James Conard is charged with:
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Methamphetamine
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Fentanyl
• Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with no bond.
Annie Schaefer is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Felony Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $510,000.
Michael Smith is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Felony Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine (2 counts)
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $500,000.
Shawn Shelton is charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place
And was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center with a secured bond of $250,000.
Pedestrian Lands in Jail After Stabbing a Lieutenant
Press Release January 25, 2022
Waynesville Police Chief David Adams released details of an incident that occurred in the roadway this afternoon involving a female pedestrian. The incident occurred at approximately 12:37 pm near the intersection of Russ Avenue and Wells Fargo Bank. Lt. Chandler was driving southward along Russ Avenue, where he observed a female walking on the double yellow line towards Hardee’s. Lt. Chandler (wearing a visible police uniform) exited his vehicle and approached the female and asked if she needed assistance with getting out of traffic. She began yelling obscenities at Lt. Chandler and begged him to shoot her. Then, she pulled out a knife with the blade open and threatened to kill him. Lt. Chandler shouted out verbal commands for her to drop the knife. She continued to advance towards Chandler, while cursing and lunging at him with her knife. Lt. Chandler requested assistance through dispatch. Lt. Chandler kept moving away from her, as he continued yelling out commands for her to drop the knife.
Det. Holland arrived on scene in his SUV and blocked the female from attacking Lt. Chandler. She stabbed the driver’s side of the SUV and ran around the front of his SUV attempting to stab Lt. Chandler. Det. Holland struck the female at approximately 5mph, which knocked her to the pavement. Lt. Chandler and Det. Holland attempted to subdue and handcuff her, in the process she stabbed one of Lt. Chandler’s hands with her knife. They were able to wrestle the knife away from her and she was handcuffed with the assistance of other officers on scene.
She was transported to the Haywood County Jail, where she was identified as Faith Nicole Wilson of Canton, NC and charged with the following crimes.
1. Felony – Assault Physical Injury on Law Enforcement
2. Felony – Assault With A Deadly Weapon on A Law Enforcement Officer
3. Misdemeanor – Resisting Public Officer
Wilson is being held under a $150,000 secured bond. Wilson did not display any injuries and refused medical attention.
Lt. Chandler received Medical Care for the stab wound to his hand.
Waynesville Police were assisted by the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, NCSHP and citizens who witnessed and videoed the incident.
Lt. Chandler & Det. Holland exercised great restraint and used de-escalation techniques, which saved Wilson’s life even though she was intent on using deadly force against them. Their actions were heroic and prevented this from being a tragedy.