Spruce Pine Police Department

Spruce Pine Police Department We are here to Serve and Protect the citizens of the Town of Spruce Pine.

The primary functions of the Spruce Pine Police Department are the preservation of the public peace and order, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, and the protection of life and property. It must uphold the Constitution of the United States, enforce the laws of the State of North Carolina and the ordinances of the Town of Spruce Pine.

Captain Burleson of the Spruce Pine Police Department has concluded an investigation into alleged financial fraud. As a ...
06/03/2026

Captain Burleson of the Spruce Pine Police Department has concluded an investigation into alleged financial fraud.

As a result of the investigation, Hunter Honeycutt and Whitney Albers were identified as suspects in the case. It is alleged that the individuals unlawfully transferred funds from a victim’s bank account without authorization using a mobile payment application.

Hunter Honeycutt was charged with:

* Obtaining Property by False Pretense
* Conspiracy to Obtain Property by False Pretense

Whitney Albers was charged with:

* Conspiracy to Obtain Property by False Pretense
* Obstruction of Justice
* Resist, Obstruct, or Delay a Public Officer

During the arrest, Albers was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. As a result, Albers was additionally charged with:

* Possession of Methamphetamine
* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/27/2026

Now Hiring: Police Officer

Applicants must have:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed BLET training
• Valid driver’s license
• NC law enforcement certification requirements

📧 Submit your application & resume to: [email protected]
📞 Questions? Call 828-765-2233

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESpruce Pine Police Department Kirsten WhisnantMorganton, NCOn May 23, 2026, Officer Austin with the...
05/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spruce Pine Police Department

Kirsten Whisnant
Morganton, NC

On May 23, 2026, Officer Austin with the Spruce Pine Police Department conducted a traffic stop. A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Kirsten Whisnant, was known to have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Whisnant initially provided a false name to officers.

During a subsequent search of Whisnant’s belongings, officers located a trafficking amount of suspected fentanyl along with various items of drug paraphernalia.

Whisnant was charged with the following:
• Trafficking in Fentanyl by Possession
• Trafficking in Fentanyl by Transportation
• Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver (PWIMSD) a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Resist, Obstruct, or Delay a Public Officer

Whisnant was also served with outstanding warrants for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Cook commends his officers for their hard work and dedication in removing this poison from the community.

Jason Riddle Spruce Pine, NCPossess Methamphetamine Possess Drug Paraphernalia Presumed innocent until proven guilty
05/22/2026

Jason Riddle
Spruce Pine, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

Hannah Lauren Sides Marion, NCPossess Methamphetamine Possess Drug Paraphernalia Possess SCH VI Controlled Substance Pos...
05/19/2026

Hannah Lauren Sides
Marion, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Possess SCH VI Controlled Substance
Possess SCH lll Controlled Substance

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

Charles Tucker JrAsheville, NC Possess Methamphetamine Possess Drug Paraphernalia Driving While License Revoked Presumed...
05/18/2026

Charles Tucker Jr
Asheville, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Driving While License Revoked

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

Justin BelcherBakersville, NCPossess Methamphetamine Possess Drug Paraphernalia Presumed innocent until proven guilty
05/18/2026

Justin Belcher
Bakersville, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

05/15/2026

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is providing details regarding an incident that occurred earlier today while Special Agents were serving an arrest warrant near 12021 NC Highway 226 in Spruce Pine.

A team of Special Agents, in cooperation with Spruce Pine Police Department, was serving an arrest warrant on a subject charged with two counts of Statutory S*x Offense with a child 15 years or younger and one count of Statutory R**e of a child 15 years or younger. When approached by the Special Agents, the suspect drew a concealed weapon and sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The discharged round also struck an SBI Special Agent in his protective vest.

SBI agents immediately rendered medical aid and secured the scene. The suspect was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect is identified as Timothy Alan Hoilman (DOB 06/22/1973).

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office and the Spruce Pine Police Department responded to the scene and assisted.

No additional information is available at this time.

WLOS ABC 13 Mitchell County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Donald Street Spruce Pine Police Department NC Sheriffs' Association North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police NC Department of Justice and Attorney General's Office Spruce Pine, NC Community Page Governor Josh Stein FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation ATF

On May 13, 2026, Officer Young conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan passenger vehicle for traffic violations. During the...
05/13/2026

On May 13, 2026, Officer Young conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan passenger vehicle for traffic violations. During the stop, a rear passenger fled on foot but was apprehended after a short pursuit.

Officer Young and his K9 Knox conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and K9 Knox gave a positive alert for the presence of the odor of narcotics. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were arrested:

Regina Couch
Bakersville, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Ronnie Watson Jr
Spruce Pine, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Hunter Honeycutt
Spruce Pine, NC

Resist, Obstruct, Delay Public Officer
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Littering

Honeycutt was also served with warrants for failure to appear.

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

Mark SalhoffBurnsville, NCPossess Methamphetamine Possess Drug Paraphernalia Presumed innocent until proven guilty
05/13/2026

Mark Salhoff
Burnsville, NC

Possess Methamphetamine
Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Presumed innocent until proven guilty

Address

193 East Valley Road
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

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+18287652233

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