BRYSON CITY - A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder after officials say he shot and killed a Cherokee County Detention officer June 30 while escaping a medical facility outside ...

An escaped inmate charged in a Cherokee County officer's death was federally indicted. State charges continue as prosecutors ...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — Francisco Flattes was killed by an inmate during a transport to a doctor’s appointment on Monday, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. A memorial is growing ...

An inmate's escape from a medical facility in Cherokee County resulted in the death of a detention officer, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). A car chase also occurred ending ...

ALTO, Texas — A former Cherokee County corrections officer has been arrested after she was accused of bringing prohibited substances into a correctional facility. According to Cherokee County ...

Kelvin Simmons, 48, faces a first-degree murder charge after officials say he shot and killed a Cherokee County detention officer while escaping a medical facility outside Murphy. His escape led to a ...