PRESS RELEASE – Agents with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division began
Read More »CHEROKEE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON FIVE COUNTS OF THIRD-DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR
MURPHY, N.C. — On June 30, 2026, detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael
Read More »Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting in Andrews
ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed
Read More »Two Murphy Residents Arrested on Drug Charges Following Multi-Agency Investigation
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Two Murphy, North Carolina, residents were arrested in Gilmer County on drug-related
Read More »INVESTIGATION LEADS TO MAJOR CONTRABAND DISCOVERY INSIDE GEORGIA STATE PRISON
MURPHY, NC — What began as a search warrant execution in Cherokee County has now led to the discovery
Read More »Cherokee County Detectives Apprehend Colorado Fugitive After Foot Pursuit in Culberson Area
MURPHY, N.C. — Detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Colorado fugitive
Read More »Repeat Offender Arrested on Drug Charges and Outstanding Warrants
PRESS RELEASE – On April 21, 2026, agents with the Cherokee County Narcotics Division conducted
Read More »Inspiring the Future
PRESS RELEASE – On Friday 3/27/2026, Sheriff Chris Wood and Sergeant Daniel Tucker from Cherokee
Read More »Arrest Made in Martins Creek Community Fire Investigation
PRESS RELEASE – An arrest has been made following a months-long investigation into a series of
Read More »Man Found Hiding in Chimney During Cherokee County Drug Search
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — A man was arrested after deputies executing a search warrant discovered him
Read More »Repeat Drug Trafficking Suspect Wanted After Meth Seizure in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – Authorities are searching for a Cherokee County man after investigators say
Read More »Investigation Underway After Body Found in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified
Read More »Sheriff Chris Wood Announces Arrest of Virginia Fugitive
PRESS RELEASE – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Wise County Sheriff’s
Read More »Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith Resigns Following DA’s Request
MURPHY, N.C. — Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith has announced his resignation effective Friday,
Read More »Search Warrant Leads to Trafficking Amount of Methamphetamine Seizure
PRESS RELEASE – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from
Read More »New Principal of Hiwassee Dam Middle School Announced
PRESS RELEASE – We are thrilled to announce and welcome Emily Sneed as the new Principal of Hiwassee
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