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
Read More »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
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