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

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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

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 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 ...