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

Bryson City – On the same day that Curtis Cochran made his first court appearance related to a June 27 arrest on four charges ...

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

The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county who was suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct has ...

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

Officers with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested Swain County Sheriff ...

Sheriff Curtis Cochran of Swain County, NC, was arrested on charges of sexual assault involving a member of the Cherokee tribe. DA wants him removed.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire, just days after his arrest under sexual battery and related charges.

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

Sheriff Curtis Cochran, 72, was suspended after allegations that he persuaded women to get into his Dodge Durango, then assaulted them. The local prosecutor wants him permanently removed as sheriff.