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

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 ...

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

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

The longtime sheriff of Swain County whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed.

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.

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. Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran ...

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