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
Read More »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
Read More »Scam Alert
PRESS RELEASE – Our office has received numerous calls today regarding spam calls circulating today.
Read More »Two-Month Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrest of Murphy Woman
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — A two-month investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Cherokee County has
Read More »Cherokee County Schools Finance Director Resigns as District Continues Superintendent Search
Cherokee County Schools Finance Director Resigns as District Continues Superintendent Search Murphy,
Read More »Meth Trafficker Sentenced to More Than Two Decades in Prison in Cherokee County
Murphy, N.C. — A man convicted of trafficking methamphetamine in Cherokee County has been sentenced
Read More »Cherokee County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Exploitation Charges Following CyberTip Reports
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC — A Peachtree community man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts
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