Old Fort Police Department

12/16/2025

On December 4th 2025 Officer C.Reece was doing a follow up in reference to several Breaking and Entering to 550 Orchard St. Reece located a male later Identified as Trevor Allen Glenn of Old Fort in the Building. Glenn was questioned and admitted to breaking in and stealing items from this location.

Trevor Allen Glenn was placed into custody and was found to be in possession of M**hamphetamine, Ma*****na and Drug Paraphernalia .

**Charges as Followed**
Felony Breaking and Entering
Possession of M**hamphetamine
Possession of Ma*****na and Drug Paraphernalia

12/16/2025

On December 9th, 2025 Officer C. Reece assisted Probation Parole in locating David Roy. Subject was located at his resident and was found to be in possession of M**hamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Subject was arrested and place under a $10,000 Bond.

12/04/2025

On Nov 17, 2025 Officer Reece with Old Fort Police Dept was participating in a License checkpoint when a subject later identified as Jerry Allen Of Old Fort entered the checking station and stated that his license were suspended. Allen was pulled to the side to issue a citation for driving on suspended license. While writing citation Officers observed Mr.Allen threw and bag from vehicle that contained several controlled substance.

**Charges as Followed**

**Possession of M**hamphetamine, co***ne and ma*****na and drug paraphernalia.

12/02/2025

Lt. from the Old Fort Police Dept job well done. Wish you the best on your retirement. Enjoy it Brother much deserved.

This month we are honored to highlight a retiring officer who has dedicated his entire life to the service of others.

Lt. Joe Kidd will be retiring after a remarkable career marked by integrity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his community.

Lt. Kidd served four years in the United States Army in the late 1990s before beginning his law enforcement career in 2002 with the Town of Montreat, where he served for three years. In 2005, he joined the Black Mountain Police Department and faithfully served the Town of Black Mountain for more than 20 years.

As Lt. Kidd enters his next chapter, we want to express our deepest gratitude for his dedication to this community and for his 28 years of total service to others.

One of the greatest highlights of Lt. Kidd’s career has been his ongoing contributions and dedication to our Cadet Program. Over the past seven years, Lt. Kidd has invested deeply in our youth, guiding, mentoring, and training high school and college students. Through his leadership, four young people have gone on to become outstanding police officers—an incredible legacy that will impact this department for decades to come.

Please take time this month to thank Lt. Joe Kidd for his devotion to this town and congratulate him as he steps into a well-earned season of endless fishing and hunting.

Enjoy your retirement Joe, it has been an honor to serve with you.

12/02/2025

On Nov 17, 2025 officer McDonald was on routine patrol when he noticed a suspicious vehicle at 480 E.Main where McDonald noticed a male sitting in a vehicle later identified as Bryan Stevens of Old Fort. Upon investigation, a white substance which appeared to be M**hamphetamine was located about his person.

Stevens was Charged with
**Felony possession of M**h**

10/22/2025

On October 16th, 2025 Officer McDonald conducted a traffic stop on Bat Cave Rd for a Vehicle registration violation. After further investigation the Driver Jerry David Wheeler of Black Mountain was found to be in possession of M**hamphetamine and drug Paraphernalia.

Mr.Wheeler was arrested and charged with Felony possession of M**hamphetamine and drug Paraphernalia, ma*****na, DWLR, and vehicle registration. (fictitious Plate).

10/15/2025

On October 7th 2025 Officer McDonald performed a traffic stop on Bat Cave Rd in reference to a traffic violation. During the investigation ,the driver of the vehicle Robert Lee Justice of Marion was found in possession of M**hamphetamine (7.5 grams) and Ma*****na (1.9) grams.

Mr. Justice was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of M**h and misdemeanor Possession of ma*****na up to 1/2 ounce, DWLR, and operate a vehicle with no insurance.

Old Fort Police Dept would like to thank McDowell Sheriff's Office and the NC Probation "Department of Adult Corrections" for the assistance on scene.

10/02/2025

On Sept 9th 2025 Old Fort police dept conducted a vehicle stop which resulted in a felony drug arrest. Driver later Identified as Rachael Ponder was found to be in possession of M**hamphetamine and was cited for DWLR.

Charges were as followed:

** felony possession M**hamphetamine**
**Driving while license revoked**

10/01/2025

Wanted to give a special thank you to the Old Fort Self Help Branch for Collecting donations for Old Fort Elementary School. These Lady's went above and beyond to make sure that the 2025-26 fiscal School year started off with some Supply's. Donations were collected throughout the Community. Old Fort Keep Up the great work.

10/01/2025

On Sept 17,2025 Officer McDonald observed Houston "hoop" Burnette walking on Bat Cave Rd. Officer McDonald was aware Houston to have outstanding warrants. Burnette was taken into custody and was in possession of M**hamphetamine at the time of arrest. McDowell County Sheriff Office assisted in arrest.

**Charged with Felony Possession of M**h**
**warrants for Failure to Appear on Larceny**

10/01/2025

Stolen Vehicle Search End in Old Fort

On Friday, Sept. 19, McDowell County Sheriff’s Office deputies, in collaboration with the Old Fort Police Department, apprehended two suspects in connection with a stolen vehicle.

Deputies arrested Matthew Paul Smith, 30, of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Amber Noelle Harr, 31, of Blountville, Tennessee, after locating the vehicle and illegal drugs in the parking lot of a local business in Old Fort. The swift, multi-agency effort extended across state lines and resulted in both individuals being taken into custody.

Sheriff Ricky T. Buchanan praised his deputies and the teamwork displayed during the operation:

“This arrest highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies. We are grateful for our strong partnership with the Old Fort Police Department and for the dedication of our men and women, who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.”

Charges
Smith was charged with the following offenses:
• Felony Trafficking in M**hamphetamine (two counts)
• Felony Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
He received a $200,000 secured bond.
Harr was charged with:
• Felony Trafficking in M**hamphetamine (two counts)
• Felony Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

She received a $50,000 secured bond.

Additional charges are pending.

08/07/2025

On July 29th 2025, Officer Reece with the Old Fort Police Dept conducted a vehicle stop with a male subject Daniel Keith Byrd who had Felony indictments to be served for Breaking and Entering. Upon search of Byrd, officer's found what appeared to be M**h and Drug paraphernalia along with a AR-15. Byrd was charged with

**possession of M**h**
**possession of Drug Paraphernalia**
**possession of firearm by Felon**