NC Sheriff Arrested and Charged with Sexual Battery, Leaving Residents Shocked

NC sheriff arrested and charged with sexual battery, leaving residents shocked

Residents of Swain County, North Carolina, were shocked to learn of the arrest of their sheriff.

People in Swain County shocked after sheriff arrested, facing multiple charges

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces multiple charges, including sexual battery and solicitation to commit prostitution.

NC Sheriff charged with sexual battery and solicitation - WCCB Charlotte's CW

SWAIN CO,. N.C – The Sheriff of Swain County, North Carolina is under arrest, charged with sexual battery and solicitation. 72-year-old Curtis Cochran was arrested Friday. He’s facing four state charges and three charges under the Cherokee Code, including two for “oppression in office.” Under state law, the chief deputy will now serve as acting sheriff while the vacancy is being filled.

Swain sheriff arrested for alleged sexual battery

Swain County's sheriff was arrested on charges relating to sexual battery, according to a press release from District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch.