Sheriff: ex boyfriend got out of jail & kicked in door of his ex

MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) – Deputies in Cherokee County, North Carolina arrest a man they found hiding in his former girlfriend’s home.

27 year old Levi Winslow Sutton was already out on bond for various charges against her, including violating a protection order.

On Saturday night, neighbors reported what they thought was someone kicking in the door of a home in the Tomtala Community.

Deputies found Sutton hiding inside.

They found he had forced his former girlfriend into her bedroom.

The arrest turned into a fight, which led to this new long list of charges against him.

1st Degree Burglary, DVPO Violation, Assault on a Female, Interfering with 911 Communication, Resist, Obstruct and Delay, Injury to Real Property.

He now sits in jail on a $100,000 secure bond.

Sheriff Derrick Palmer encourages any one that has information on this crime or any other to report it. To report crime in Cherokee County you can call the anonymous tip line at 828-837-1344 or email a tip at crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov