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Taylorsville Couple Busted On Veterans Day

November 12, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests on Wednesday, November 11th.

Jada Leann Smiley

Jada Leann Smiley, age 25, Lambert Fork RD., Taylorsville, is charged with

Felony Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
Felony maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of stolen goods

Smiley is already on probation following conviction of felony possession of schedule II conrolled substance. She remains in the Alexander County Detention with a secured bond listed at $75.000.

Michael Jovi Simmons

Michael Jovi Simmons, age 39, Lambert Fork RD., Taylorsville is charged with

Felony Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
Felony maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of stolen goods

Suspect has a long criminal history and has a previous charge of larceny pending in Wilkes County. Simmons is being held without bond in the Alexander County Detention Center.

Photos: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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