Multi-Agency Operation Seized Firearms, Drugs, WMD

Yancey County -- October 30, 2023: Multiple law enforcement agencies working together seized a substantial quantity of methamphetamine.

The joint operation was between the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office, the NC State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE).

Yancey County Sheriff’s Office and SBI executed 6 search warrants at multiple locations on Wednesday, October 25th, Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th. During the operation, officers seized 1.36 pounds of methamphetamine, precursors to manufacture methamphetamine, 28 firearms of which two had been reported stolen, and one weapon of mass destruction.

Arrested were:

Matthew Brian McCubbin, 53, of Burnsville. McCubbin was charged with (3) counts Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine, (3) counts Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place Controlled Substance, (3) counts Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon, (3) counts Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, (3) counts Felony Possession/Distribution Precursor Methamphetamine and (3) counts Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McCubbin is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center without bond.

Scott Daniel Tipton, 48, of Burnsville, was arrested and charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon, Felony Possession Weapon Mass Destruction, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia. Unlawful manufacturing of alcohol. Tipton is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $1,000,000 bond.

Robert Anthony Dorsey, 44, of Fletcher, was arrested and charged with Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia. Dorsey is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $250,000 bond.

Tamera Jalil McCubbin, 31, of Burnsville, was arrested and charged with Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McCubbin is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond.

Teisha Shi Gilliam, 30, of Burnsville, was arrested and charged with Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gilliam is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $250,000 bond.

Jared Maurice Hatch, 39 of Fletcher, was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Stolen Firearm and was also served with an outstanding warrant out of Henderson County for Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor. Hatch is being held in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $252,000 bond.

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.

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