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

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 ...

The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could ...

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.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran retired July 1, following his recent suspension from office and arrest under multiple charges, including felonious restraint and sexual battery.