A western North Carolina sheriff has retired from office after being accused of sexual misconduct and corruption.

The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to ...

Facing sexual assault charges, Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired. The county shared the news Thursday on ...

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who was suspended from his duties following his arrest on felonious sexual charges, has ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochrane has been charged with multiple sex crimes as NC, tribal and federal authorities ...

A detention officer with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is dead after an incident with a federal inmate at a hospital outside of Murphy, North Carolina.

Cochran now faces four state charges, including felonious restraint, assault on a female, sexual battery and solicitation to ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces multiple charges, including sexual battery and solicitation to commit prostitution.

Flags lowered in Murphy and Andrews to honor Cherokee County Detention Officer Francisco Flattes who was killed on Monday.

The 72-year-old has also been charged with violating the Cherokee Code, including two counts of oppression in office and one ...

District Attorney Ashely Hornsby Welch is calling for the removal of Swain County's Sheriff Curtis Cochran from office after ...