Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests NC Woman for Methamphetamine Possession During Andrews Saturation Patrol

Press Release

Murphy - On the afternoon of May 20, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a saturation patrol operation in the Andrews area. Members of the Patrol Division, General Investigations Division, Narcotics Investigations Division, and Administrative Staff participated in the operation.

During the patrol, Sheriff Chris Wood and Patrol K-9 Sergeant Timothy Leslie conducted a vehicle stop involving a Lexus passenger vehicle in the parking lot of the State Employees’ Credit Union. During the course of the stop, probable cause was developed to conduct a search of the vehicle.

As a result of the search, Brandi Lucille Jones, 42, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Jones is currently being held at the Cherokee County Detention Center under a $3,000 secured bond.

Sheriff Chris Wood stated, “No community in Cherokee County will be forgotten by our office. Whether you reside in the unincorporated areas of the county or within the town limits, we will respond to the needs of our citizens. I thank Chief Caleb Stiles for the working relationship that our agencies have. This arrest is in large part due to information sharing.”

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactive enforcement efforts and continued cooperation with our local law enforcement partners to keep Cherokee County safe.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.