RCSO arrest multiple on drug charges

Rabun County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a slew of drugs after stopping a vehicle traveling north for an equipment violation.

According to law enforcement, a traffic stop was initiated on HWY 441 near Dotson Street for faulty parts on the vehicle.

When deputies got a closer look, several drug-related items were found inside the vehicle along with four individuals suspected of distributing the drugs.

Recovered from the stop was approximately 11.6 grams of cocaine and 1.97 ounces of marijuana that appeared to be packaged for sale.

As a result, Carson Murphy, 20, Sylva NC, Caylnn Shaffer, 18, of Cullowhee, NC, Bryson Deaton, 21, Kannapolis, NC, and Isaac Bostic, 22, of Waynesville, NC were all arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.