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Three charged with trafficking methamphetamine

News October 13, 2021 , by

HAYESVILLE, N.C. –  On October 6, 2021, Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at Peace of Mind Campground.

Once on the scene, they attempted to arrest Stephen Shiebler, who resisted and fled on foot.

Due to evidence found at the scene, a search warrant was executed at the residence. Deputies uncovered 1.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 9 grams of fentanyl, four firearms, and $4,000 in cash.

Jeffrey Allen Medley and Misty Ann Ledford were both arrested at the scene and charged with possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, traffick in methamphetamine and maintain a place for controlled substance. They were given a bond of $260,000 and a court date of October 11, 2021.

Stephen Andrew Shiebler has warrants for his arrest for maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance, traffick in methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, possess methamphetamine, and four counts of possession of firearm by felon.

The last known area of Shiebler was along 175 near the Georgia line. He’s approximately 6 feet tall and 170 pounds.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who has seen him to contact them at (828) 389-6354.

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

Motorcycle chase ends in drug arrest

News, Press Release March 2, 2021 , by
motorcycle chase
On the afternoon of February 28, 2021, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an active vehicle pursuit involving a motorcycle coming into Clay County from Cherokee County. Clay County deputies located the suspect on the motorcycle on Old Hwy 64 West in Brasstown and assumed the pursuit from Cherokee County deputies. Clay County deputies pursued the motorcycle down Old Hwy 64 West until they reached US 64 then continued west. Deputies never lost sight of the motorcycle and were able to overtake it as it had mechanical problems in the Shooting Creek community. The driver of the motorcycle turned down a gravel driveway and then ran on foot in another attempt to elude deputies. Deputies we able to apprehend the suspect in a wooded area and took him into custody. He was transported to the Clay County Detention Center for processing and was served with numerous arrest warrants.
Keenen Stanley Grahl, 28 years old of Andrews was charged with: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Driving While License Revoked, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resist, delay, Obstruct a Law Enforcement Office as well as numerous traffic violations and outstanding warrants for arrest from Cherokee County. He was given a $257,500 secured bond and is awaiting court. Other criminal charges are pending.

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