Officers Made Three Arrests After Conduction an Operation to Check on Alleged Problem Offenders

Burke County Sheriff’s Deputies teamed up with NC DOC Probation and Parole joined up for the operation and while investigating a residence on Highway 70 they arrested Jason Hughes on drug charges. Tyller Waycaster was also arrested on drug charges at the same residence. Additionally, Misty Sweeney was arrested on a probation violation after officers say she attempted to evade them. All were taken into custody — Hughes was given a $2,000 bond Waycaster a $4,000 bond, and Sweeney was issued $10,000 bond.