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11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 14:49

Three bail bond agents charged in Jackson County break-in

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Three bail bond agents charged in Jackson County break-in

RALEIGH
Nov 19, 2024

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that three bail bond agents have been charged in a Jackson County break-in.

Special agents with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division have filed charges against Christian Paul Field, 23, of 175 Secret Medow Lane, Whittier; Sarah Gwenath Cochran, 38, of 270 Breedlove Road, Bryson City, and Kevin Patrick Field, 45, of 24-B Staple Road, Sylva. Kevin Field is Christian Field's father.

Christian Field was charged with felony larceny, misdemeanor assault on a female and two misdemeanor counts of breaking and entering. He was arrested on Nov. 14 and released on a written promise to appear in court. His next court date is March 24, 2025.

Sarah Cochran was charged with felony larceny, misdemeanor breaking and entering and misdemeanor simple assault. She was arrested on Nov. 14 and given a $5,000 secured bond. Her next court date is March 24, 2025.

Kevin Field was served with a criminal summons and charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering.

According to an indictment returned by a Jackson County grand jury, Christian Field and Cochran went to the home of Dustin Stanley's mother in Cullowhee on May 2, looking for Stanley, wrongfully entered the house, took Stanley's cell phone and shoved Stanley's mother.

Special agents also accuse Christian Field and Kevin Field of returning to the residence two days later, on May 4, and wrongfully entering the house.

"I thank our special agents in bringing this highly complex case to light," Commissioner Causey said. "I encourage everyone to report illegal behavior, suspected scams or insurance fraud immediately by calling us toll free."

Anyone suspecting criminal wrongdoing, including issues with agents or insurance fraud, may call 919-807-6840 or toll free from anywhere in North Carolina at 888-680-7684.

You can anonymously report the scam or fraud. Information is also available at www.ncdoi.gov.

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