Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges in Swain County

Swain County -- December 30. 2024: The Swain County Sheriff's Office arrested Dewaine Berry Winchester 55, on December 23, 2024 

in connection with a significant drug trafficking operation. 

Winchester has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver (PWIMSD) methamphetamine, simple possession of Schedule II controlled substances (Oxycodone), felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of drug activity, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of stolen goods. Winchester was given a secured bond of $225,000.

This arrest follows an investigation initiated by a theft reported at the EBCI commodities building in Cherokee on December 16, 2024. The diligent efforts of our officers, in collaboration with the Cherokee Indian Police Department, led to the successful resolution of this case. The arrest was made possible through the execution of a search warrant at 1200 Lands Creek Road in Bryson City.
Sheriff Curtis Cochran stated, "We are grateful for the outstanding cooperation and support from the Cherokee Indian Police Department. Their partnership was instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion."
The Swain County Sheriff's Office remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We encourage anyone with information related to this case or other criminal activities to contact our office.
Contact: Swain County Sheriff's Office 95 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Phone: (828) 488-0159 Email: sheriffcochran@swaincountync.gov

The above arrest was announced on the Swain County Sheriff's Office social network account.