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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Thursday November 6th, 2025 :: 10:00 a.m. EST

Advisory

Gibson Charged after Shooting into Occupied Dwelling

Detective Billie Brown with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 45-year-old Jayson Michael Gibson of Marion with the following:

• Felony Possession of a Firearm by Felon
• Felony Discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Dwelling
• Felony Possession with Intent To Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony Possession of Marijuana

Gibson was issued a secured bond of $125,000.

On Oct. 9, Deputy Jared Helms responded to a Marion residence for a weapons complaint. The victim stated that someone was shooting close to their residence the evening before and that bullet holes were found inside the victim’s house.

An investigation by Detective Billie Brown determined that Gibson had fired the weapon that was responsible for the damage.

Once apprehended, Gibson was found to be in possession of suspected amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Address/Location
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235

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