Three Month Investigation Ends with Multiple Arrests in Waynesville

Waynesville -- November 28, 2022: Waynesville Police reported the conclusions of a three-month inquiry into drugs sales that ended in October.

The inquiry was assisted by members of the Patrol Division, T.A.C. Unit, Criminal Investigation Division, and NC SBI of the Waynesville Police Department.

The following persons have been arrested and charged with the listed crimes.
1. Tambra Barry – 3 Counts of PWIMSD Schedule ll, Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substance, 3 Counts of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Bond was set at $26,000 Secured
2. Janet Flynn – 4 Counts PWISD Schedule lll, 3 Counts of Maintaining a Vehicle, 3 Counts of Trafficking Opium by Transport, 3 Counts of Trafficking Opium by Possession, 3 Counts of Simple Possession of Schedule lll, 2 Counts of PWIMSD Schedule ll and 2 Counts of Possession of Methamphetamine - Bond was set at $450,00 Secured
3. Michelle Kane – PWIMSD Marijuana & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Bond was set at $1,500 Secured
4. Christie Keith - Possession of Cocaine, Simple Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Bond was set at $2,500 Secured
5. Lydia Irvine – 3 Counts of PWIMSD Schedule lll, 2 Counts of Maintaining a Vehicle, Conspiracy, Trafficking Opium by Transport, Trafficking Opium by Possession & 3 Counts of Possession of Schedule ll – Bond was set at $85,000 Secured
6. Haley Smith – 2 Counts of PWIMSD Schedule lll, 2 Counts of Maintaining a Vehicle, Conspiracy, PWIMSD Schedule ll, Possession of Methamphetamine & 2 Counts of Possession of Schedule lll – Bond was set $20,000 Unsecured

If you have information or concerns about illegal activity in your neighborhood or place of business, feel free to contact us at 828-456-5363 or you can submit tips anonymously through The Town of Waynesville’s Website under the Crime Tips Icon or on our new Police APP.

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington