Two Hayesville residents arrested in Florida on drug charges
News August 12, 2019HAYESVILLE, NC – Florida’s Clermont Police Department arrested two male Hayesville residents Thursday, Aug. 8, on multiple drug charges.
Brett Dakota Wilson, 23, and Christopher Dwight Barnard, 18, who were listed as homeless on the obtained police report, were charged with the following crimes:
Brett Dakota Wilson
Brett Dakota Wilson:
- Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Marijuana – Over 20 grams
- Possession of Controlled Substance – Hydrocodone
- Introduction of Contraband to a Correctional Facility
Christopher Dwight Barnard
Christopher Dwight Barnard:
- Possession of Controlled Substance – Hydrocodone
- Possession of Marijuana – Over 20 grams
Barnard was released on a $4000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 3. At the time of publication, Wilson is currently detained in Lake County, FL on an $8000 bond.
Wilson made recent news in connection to the murder of 17-year-old Hayesville resident Jordan Ramon Garcia. Wilson, who frequently resided with Garcia prior to the teen’s disappearance, was wanted in late May for questioning in the homicide investigation by Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson was apprehended June 1 in Cherokee County, NC, on unrelated warrants stemming from Cherokee County and Towns County, GA. Wilson has not been charged in relation to Garcia’s death.
Wilson and Barnard are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests made after long investigation into trafficking of marijuana and heroin
News February 5, 2019
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On February 1, 2019 the Clay County Sheriff’s Office concluded a 2-month long investigation into trafficking of marijuana and heroin in Clay County. On Friday morning agents with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Union County (GA) Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Barlow Fields subdivision on Fires Creek Road. During a search of the residence, numerous items were seized including, drug paraphernalia, suspected heroin and marijuana as well as a large sum of US currency. The following were arrested at the residence
Vance Anthony Violino, 30 of Hayesville was charged with:
3 counts of Possession of Heroin, 2 counts of Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell or Deliver Heroin, 2 counts Sell Heroin, 2 counts Deliver Heroin, Manufacture Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Sell of Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Deliver of Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Felony Possession Marijuana and Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell or Deliver Marijuana. He also has outstanding warrants for arrest from Georgia for 2 counts of Felony Sale of a Controlled Substance. He was given a $250,000 bond and court date of February 11, 2019.
Tori Lace Mills, 24 of Hayesville was charged with:
2 counts Possession of Heroin, 2 counts of Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell or Deliver Heroin, 2 counts Conspire to Sell Heroin, 2 counts Conspire to Deliver Heroin, Manufacture Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Conspire to Sell Heroin, Conspire to Deliver Heroin, Simple Possession Schedule III Controlled Substance, and Simple Possession Schedule VI Controlled Substance. She was given a $250,000 bond and court date of February 11, 2019.
Robert Anthony Violino, 58 of Hayesville was charged with:
3 counts Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place Controlled Substance, Felony Possession Marijuana and Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell or Deliver Marijuana. He was given a $50,000 bond and a court date of February 11, 2019.
Kimberly Eastman Violino, 55 of Hayesville was charged with:
3 counts Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place Controlled Substance, Felony Possession Marijuana and Possession With Intent to Manufacture Sell or Deliver Marijuana. He was given a $50,000 bond and a court date of February 11, 2019. She was given a $50,000 bond and a court date of February 11, 2019.