All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Brian John Bolduc, 53, of 1510 Old Beech Mountain Road in Elk Park, was charged on May 11 with assault on a female.
Michael Shawn Hartley, 47, of 9654 South US Hwy. 19E in Spruce Pine, was charged on May 11 with possession of methamphetamine.
Ellen Nicole Lewis, 24, of 99 Medie Lewis Road in Newland, was charged on May 11 with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Adam Scott Vance, 27, of 194 Jay Vance Lane in Newland, was charged on May 11 with simple possession of a Schedule III controlled substance and carrying a concealed weapon.
Frederick Matthew Grindstaff, 38, of 4497 Old Toe River Road in Newland, was charged on May 12 with child support.