Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Welcome to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Office of the People

Welcome to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Office of the People
Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Welcome to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Office of the People

Welcome to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office

Office of the People

Message from the Sheriff

β€œ I am honored to serve the people of Haywood County with leadership, integrity, and strength. I want every citizen to rest well knowing that we will defend your God given rights protected by our Constitution with everything we have. My door will always be open to you, the people of Haywood County; the Sheriff’s office is your office, and I am privileged to have your trust to serve in it. May God bless you, Haywood County, the State of North Carolina and may God bless the United States of America.”

Sheriff Bill Wilke

The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is an office of the people.

Our Mission

The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office will use every resource at our disposal to protect our God given rights as intended by our federal and state constitutions; to suppress crime and bring perpetrators before a court of law affording all due process; to maintain a safe, efficient, and effective detention center; to work with and promote the efficiency of our court system; to promote the well-being of our county in every way possible; to provide the most effective and professional services possible; and to carry with us and display the integrity and transparency of our actions as we serve.

Our Vision

The men and women of the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office seek excellence in Leadership for the communities we serve, Integrity in the actions we take whether in public or private, and Strength in making decisions that support our mission.

About Us

The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of holidays or adverse weather conditions. We seek to diligently maintain the highest level of integrity, honor, and professionalism during any and all situations.

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Haywood County Sheriff's Office - North Carolina

Haywood County Sheriff's Office - North Carolina

The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of holidays or adverse weather conditions. We diligently seek to maintain the highest level of integrity, honor, and professionalism during any and all situations.

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BUSTED ‼️For the past two weeks, the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has garnered significant successes in multiple drug arrests. From detection and monitoring to interdiction and apprehension this team continues to disrupt the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in Haywood County. These operations have gotten approximately 98 grams of Methamphetamine and 25 grams of Fentanyl out of our communities.On Thursday, March 14th our team executed a search warrant and successfully took down yet another drug trafficker, Justin Daniel Essenwanger, 31 of Haywood County. Essenwanger was charged with the following and is being held in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $500,000 bond.πŸ”΄Felony Trafficking Opium/Heroin, approximately 21 grams of suspected FentanylπŸ”΄Felony Possession w/Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Sch II, approximately 2.5 grams of MethamphetamineIn January of this year, Essenwanger was charged with Felony Possession of Sch II (approximately 20 grams of Methamphetamine) and Felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Sch II (approximately 9 grams of Fentanyl). β€œI will continue to engage the resources of our CSU team in bringing perpetrators to justice.” ~ Sheriff Bill Wilke In our system of Justice, persons charged with crimes are presumed to be innocent unless and until they are found guilty in a court of law. ... See MoreSee Less
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| π™‰π™Šπ™’ 𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 π˜Ώπ™€π™π™€π™‰π™π™„π™Šπ™‰ π™Šπ™π™π™„π˜Ύπ™€π™π™Ž |No experience or degree is required! The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals who would like to join our team in the Detention Center. Candidates must be 21 years old and can apply at the link below πŸ‘‡haywoodcountync.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=DETENTION-OFFICERI-46 ... See MoreSee Less
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More on the controlled burns in the area. ⬇️πŸ”₯Good Fire AlertπŸ”₯ Prescribed burning operations continue Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Wildland firefighter crews will be working in the following locations: Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Ranger District, Burke County, Dobson Knob, Linville Gorge, FSR 106, 2300 acres. Croatan National Forest, Craven County, C36, Old Church Rd., 267 Acres.Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District, Stateline, 1762 Acres. In conjunction with Sumter and Francis Marion National Forests.Pisgah National Forest, Appalachian Ranger District7 Mile Ridge Victor 1 & 2. Off of Blue Ridge Parkway and Victor Road. Approximately 2 miles south of Crabtree Falls CampgroundIn conjunction with Blue Ridge Parkway U.S. National Park Service, 465 Acres. Helicopters will be assisting during the burns. Drones are NOT allowed in the area during burning operations for firefighter safety. The goals for these burns are to reduce potential wildfire fuels and improve forest health by supporting native, fire-adapted species.Please pay attention to posted signs and watch for personnel working in the area. #GoodFire #RxFIRE #wildlandfirefighter #HealthyForests #PisgahNationalForest ... See MoreSee Less
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β—π‡π€π˜π–πŽπŽπƒ π‚πŽπ”ππ“π˜ π’π‡π„π‘πˆπ…π…β€™π’ πŽπ…π…πˆπ‚π„ π‚πŽππ“πˆππ”π„π’ π“πŽ π€πππ‹π˜ 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 π“πŽ π“π‡πŽπ’π„ π“π‘π€π…π…πˆπ‚πŠπˆππ† ππ€π‘π‚πŽπ“πˆπ‚π’β—β€’ On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, deputies from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit and Sheriff’s Response Team executed a search warrant on a home off Stamey Cove Road in Waynesville, NC. The following individuals were arrested as a result of this operation. Molly Shalyn Reece, 39 of Waynesville was charged with Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine, Felony Maintaining Vehicle/Dwelling/Place, Felony Conspire to Traffick Methamphetamine and Felony Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Reece is being held in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $150,000 bond. Also arrested was Matthew Daniel Heisler, 44 of Waynesville was charged with Felony Maintaining Vehicle/Dwelling/Place, two counts of Felony Conspire to Traffick Methamphetamine and Felony Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Heisler is also being held in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $150,000 bond.β€’ On Sunday, March 10th, 2024, along with assistance from the Canton Police Department, deputies from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit and Sheriff’s Response Team executed a search warrant on a home off Pisgah Drive in Canton, NC. The following individuals were arrested as a result of this operation. Jonas Benton Seeley, 32 of Canton was charged with two counts of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell Deliver Schedule II and Felony Maintaining Vehicle/Dwelling/Place. Seeley is currently being held in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $50,000 bond. Also charged was Aubrey Elizabeth Leigh Ford, 37 of Canton. Ford was charged with two counts of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell Deliver Schedule II and Felony Maintaining Vehicle/Dwelling/Place and is currently being held in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $20,000 bond.β€’ On Thursday, February 29th, 2024, deputies from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit and Sheriff’s Response Team executed a search warrant on a home off Asheville Road in Waynesville, NC. As a result of this operation, Tony Lamont Falls, 41 of Waynesville was charged with Felony Possession of Schedule II (suspected Cocaine) and other misdemeanor charges. We will continue to apply pressure to those who choose to bring illicit drugs into this county. We appreciate the continued support from the community and tips from our citizens and we will continue to work with of our local, state, and federal agencies to do what is necessary to keep all citizens of Haywood County safe!Chief Deputy Matthew Trantham said, β€œI am very proud of the work our deputies do every day and for the hard work they put in to suppressing the transportation and sale of narcotics in Haywood County. The job these men and women do daily no doubt saves countless lives in Haywood County. To those who are transporting or selling narcotics in Haywood County, I suggest you rethink your life choices and make a change, otherwise, you may be the one in our next press release and spending the next 7-20 years in prison ."#NotInHaywood#CrimeSuppression ... See MoreSee Less
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