Cherokee Police Detective Killed in the Line of Duty, Police Department Says

Police: WNC detective dies in line of duty

CHEROKEE, N.C. (WSPA) - A detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department has died in the line-of-duty, officials say. The Cherokee Indian Police Department shared in a social media post that Detective Jeff Smith died while performing his duties. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Cherokee Indian Police Department announces the [...]

Cherokee Indian Police mourning after detective dies in line of duty

In a Facebook post mourning Detective Jeff Smith, Chief Neadeau says he died doing what he loved most–serving and protecting his community.

Cherokee police detective killed in the line of duty, police department says

The Cherokee Indian Police Department said Detective Jeff Smith died Friday afternoon "while performing his duties."

Police: Western North Carolina detective dies in the line of duty

A Western North Carolina police department has announced the line-of-duty death of one of its detectives.