Man injured in assault in Mills River; 4 suspects charged
On January 28, 2020 the Henderson County Sheriff's Office responded to Warlick Road in Mills River regarding an individual who had been assaulted.
The victim was taken to Mission Hospital and is being treated for injuries sustained during the assault, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
The investigation led to the identification of four suspects. Three suspects have been arrested and charged:
Daniel Allen Hamm, 35, of George Chastain Road in Horse Shoe; felony common law robbery, felony assault inflicting serious injury and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. Hamm remained in the Henderson County Detention Center Thursday in lieu of a $100,000 secured bond.
Meri Hester Gilliland, 38, of Gilliam Mountain Road, Hendersonville; felony common law robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. Gilliland remained in the Detention Center in lieu of a $40,000 secured bond.
Lisa June Mangiardi, 50, of West Rosewood Trail, Hendersonville; felony common law robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. She remained Thursday in the Detention Center in lieu of an $8,000 secured bond.
The Sheriff's Office is seeking Michael Lee Sexton, 36, of West Rosewood Trail, Hendersonville. He faces charges of felony common law robbery, felony assault inflicting serious injury and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony.
The Sheriff's Office still has outstanding warrants on Sexton in connection with the case. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts his asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 828-697-4911 or use the new app and "Submit a Tip."