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Arrest Made in Martins Creek Community Fire Investigation

PRESS RELEASE - An arrest has been made following a months-long investigation into a series of intentionally set fires in…

2 weeks ago

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 hiding inside a chimney…

2 weeks ago

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 they seized a large quantity…

3 weeks ago

Investigation Underway After Body Found in Cherokee County

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified person whose body was…

4 weeks ago

Sheriff Chris Wood Announces Arrest of Virginia Fugitive

PRESS RELEASE - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, VA, and Gilmer County…

4 weeks ago

Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith Resigns Following DA’s Request

MURPHY, N.C. — Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith has announced his resignation effective Friday, following a request from District Attorney…

2 months ago

Search Warrant Leads to Trafficking Amount of Methamphetamine Seizure

PRESS RELEASE - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Criminal Investigations Division, executed a search…

2 months ago

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 Dam Middle…

3 months ago

Man Arrested On Five Counts of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer with Firearm Among Other Charges

PRESS RELEASE - On December 1, 2025 Deputies with Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Officers from Andrews Police Department…

4 months ago

Cherokee County Man Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit and Collision With Deputy

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - A Cherokee County man was taken into custody on October 31, 2025, after authorities say he…

4 months ago