Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office teams up with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers

According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers.  Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve and prevent crime.  Crime Stoppers also encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the…

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Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver was awarded with the “Sheriff of the Year”

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver was awarded with the “Sheriff of the Year” award for 2021 by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association (ASA) at their winter business meeting on Tuesday.  Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, the outgoing ASA President, presented the award and said, “Sheriff Shaver is a team builder for Alabama sheriffs, northwest Georgia sheriffs,…

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First Alabama Investigators Academy

News Release from Cherokee County Sheriff Jim Shavers: Today marked the first day of the Alabama Investigators Academy at Jacksonville State University. This program is the first in Alabama and only the second in The USA. Investigators, upon completion, will be certified criminal investigators through the Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission.   Cherokee…

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Cherokee County SRO’s Recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). SRO Sgt. Jordan Kelley and SRO Deputy Brandon Harris recently received recognition as a National Practitioner with NASRO. To obtain the status of National Practitioner, SROs must meet certain requirements, including submitting over…

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions

Sheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony Monroy was promoted to Lieutenant to serve as Chief Investigator Corrections supervisor Lane Wilson was promoted to Deputy Warden Deputy Stanley Vinson was promoted to Corporal of Court Security Deputy Will Bailey was promoted to Corporal…

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Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death

08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments were issued for drug distribution resulting in death.  The investigation began in 2018, after the death of Cody Bleu Brewster at a residence near Cedar Bluff.  Brewster died as the result of ingesting illegal drugs containing…

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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Recover Stolen Property Valued at over $250,000

According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on Thursday, at a residence located on Norton Lane just inside Etowah County.  The search warrant was the result of a burglary and theft investigation led by Investigator Jeremy Stepps.  Stolen property, valued at over a quarter-million…

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Leesburg Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Drug Distribution

According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug investigation.  Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the man’s residence on County Road 7.  Investigators seized both cocaine and marijuana from inside the house.  The suspect, Renie McCreary, age…

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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson

Press Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect in connection with two structure fires that occurred this week.  Investigator Leigha Blake arrested Keith Garner, 61 of Centre, with first degree arson and second degree arson.  The suspect is charged with setting fire to…

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Location

Sheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, October 26th.  The hours for collection will be 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. During that time period, Sheriff’s Office investigators will be at the Sheriff’s Office to accept expired, unused, or unneeded…

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to hold another citizen’s firearms safety course

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on November 5, 2019. The class will be held at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, on the campus of Gadsden State-Cherokee Campus. The range session location is to be announced. Pre-registration is…

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Observant Citizen & Quick Action by Deputies Result in 2 Burglary Arrests

According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two women were arrested by Cherokee County deputies on Friday, minutes after a burglary occurred on County Road 99 in the Broomtown Community.  An observant citizen spotted a suspicious vehicle pulled into a driveway and reported it to the Sheriff’s Office.  Deputy John Sentell and Investigator Tony Monroy, who were…

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Centre Man Arrested on Multiple SORNA Violations

08/14/2019 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested Robert M. Dildine, 55 of Centre, on Tuesday on multiple charges.  Investigators charged Dildine with 3 violations of the sex offender registration notification act (SORNA), unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana.  He was also taken…

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Cherokee County Investigator Brent Snead Graduates from Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy

Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is pleased to announce Investigator Brent Snead’s graduation from the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy in Tuscaloosa.  The Academy is hosted by the Alabama Fire College and was created through a partnership with the Alabama Fire College, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other public safety organizations in…

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest In Stolen Boat

05/01/2019 Official News Release CHEROKEE COUNTY, AL. – According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered a stolen boat on Tuesday and quickly charged an individual in possession.  The boat, a 2018 pontoon, was recently reported stolen from a residence near Lindsey’s Store.  Investigators recovered the boat from a residence nearby and as…

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Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered four stolen campers

Official Press Release from CCSO Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered four stolen campers and an enclosed utility trailer last week, totaling well over $100,000 in value. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the campers were stolen from the area of Lindsey’s Store and were campers that had been moved due to the recent flood. Investigators recovered…

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