Sheriff Smith Announces Warrant Round-Up

On May 6, 2025 members of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office with assistance from Andrews Police Department and Murphy Police Department conducted a sweeping warrant operation that resulted in the arrests of 20 individuals who had outstanding warrants for their arrest.

Individuals arrested face charges ranging from misdemeanor larceny and drug possession to assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information about potential criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 828-837-2589 or submitting tips anonymously at 828-837-1344 or crime.tips@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.