One person in custody after K-9 assists in larceny, drug investigation
Maverick Bruce Hernandez was charged with possession with intent to manufacture and deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia after an investigation into a larceny on September 8
By Kari Barrows
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JACKSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A man is in custody, facing several charges after a K-9 assisted in a recent investigation.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Austin Holland was investigating a report of larceny on Sept. 8 by an employee in the Cashiers area.
During his investigation he came in contact with Maverick Bruce Hernandez, who was identified as the suspect in the larceny.
Deputy Holland deployed his K-9 named Ares around Hernandez’s vehicle. An online post from the sheriff’s office says, “K-9 Ares alerted on the vehicle and a subsequent search of the vehicle found approximately 7 grams of methamphetamine, numerous items of drug paraphernalia, stolen property and a firearm.”
Hernandez was charged with possession with intent to manufacture and deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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