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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 of…

5 months ago

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 wanted on multiple nationwide warrants…

6 months ago

Repeat Offender Arrested on Drug Charges and Outstanding Warrants

PRESS RELEASE - On April 21, 2026, agents with the Cherokee County Narcotics Division conducted a vehicle stop on West…

6 months ago

Inspiring the Future

PRESS RELEASE - On Friday 3/27/2026, Sheriff Chris Wood and Sergeant Daniel Tucker from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, had the…

7 months ago

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…

7 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

9 months ago