WELCOME TO THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEBSITE
Our mission is to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors of Cleveland County by providing competent and professional Law Enforcement Services, Detention Facilities, and clear, effective Communication Services, while working in partnership with our citizens to develop policing services to meet the unique needs of the community, while ensuring fairness, equal treatment and protection to all.
OUR SERVICES
GET CONNECTED
🐾 Exciting K9 Demo with Deputy Lawrence & K9 Thanos! 🚔
Today, students from North Elementary School got an up-close look at the incredible skills of K9 Thanos and Deputy Lawrence, at Oak Grove Fire Department! From tracking suspects to detecting hidden items, Thanos showed off the precision, discipline, and dedication that make K9 teams an essential part of law enforcement.
This demonstration wasn’t just educational—it was inspiring! The students learned how teamwork and trust between a deputy and their K9 partner help keep our community safe. Big thanks to Oak Grove Fire Department for hosting, and to the students for their curiosity and enthusiasm!
#CCSOK9 #TeamworkInAction #K9Thanos #CommunityConnections
🚔 Community Interdiction Team at Kings Mountain High School Today! 🚔
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team (CIT) brought the Seatbelt Convincer to Kings Mountain High School today, giving students a firsthand look at the importance of buckling up.
While the rain may have kept us from capturing many photos, it didn’t dampen the spirit of the event! Students still got to experience the powerful safety demonstration, learning just how crucial seatbelt use is in preventing serious injuries.
A big thank you to our CIT for their dedication to educating and protecting our community—rain or shine!
#SeatbeltSafety #CIT #CommunityFirst #KingsMountainHS
🚓🐾 Thank You, Aldersgate UMC Preschool! 🐾🚓 We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Preschool for inviting us to be part of your Police Week celebration.
A special shoutout to our incredible K9 team for stealing the show during the demonstration! It was amazing to see the excitement and curiosity from the preschoolers as they watched our K9 unit in action, showcasing their skills and teamwork. These four-legged officers never fail to inspire and educate!
Your enthusiasm and support remind us why we love serving this incredible community every day. Thank you for making this event so special!
#PoliceWeek #CommunityHeroes #ThankYou #K9Unit #AldersgateUMC
🚨 SCAM ALERT! 🚨
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has received an increase in Bitcoin and Bond scams. The scammer might impersonate an officer over the phone and demand payment for a fake warrant.
❌ DO NOT fall for these scammers! They may demand personal information, money for alleged warrants, bond amounts, or even threaten arrest. Often, they ask for payments using PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Gift Cards, and even digital currency, including Bitcoin.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office would never call you demanding payment for a warrant, and we do not offer half-off bonds. If you receive a call from someone like this, hang up and feel free to contact our agency at 📞 704-484-4888!
👀 Please read and share these safety tips with your loved ones:
~Be suspicious! ❗
~Be diligent in all financial transactions. 🔒
~Only scammers will demand payment in cryptocurrency. 🛑
~Only scammers will guarantee profits 💹 or big returns. 💸
~No government official or agency will ask for payment in Bitcoin. 🚫
~Don’t send money 💵 to someone you’ve never met in person. 🧑🤝🧑
~If an investment sounds too good to be true, it’s too good to be true. 🤔
~Don’t trust anyone promising quick and easy money 💰 in the crypto market.
🐰 **Happy Easter from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office!** 🐣
Wishing you a day filled with joy, family, and safety. Enjoy the celebrations, travel responsibly, and look out for one another.
Stay safe and have a wonderful Easter! 🌸💙
#HappyEaster #CommunityFirst
🚨 We`re Hiring! Join Our Detention Maintenance Team 🚨
Looking for a new opportunity? Step into an essential role as part of our Facilities Maintenance team at the Cleveland County Detention Center! 🛠️
✅ Maintenance/Trade Experience Required 🔗 Apply now by scanning the QR code or visiting sheriffclevelandcounty.com/careers.
Help us keep our operations running smoothly and safely. Be a part of something bigger—join our team today! 💪
#NowHiring #DetentionMaintenance #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity
This is National Crime Victims` Rights Week. If you are a victim of a crime, you have rights.
Please watch this video to learn more about Victim Services at the Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office.
We`re 1️⃣ week away from this fantastic event! Please join us NEXT THURSDAY for a great movie, free t-shirts, and several food truck options! We want to show as much support as possible to victims of crime in Cleveland County, and we would love to have you join us.
Who doesn`t love a FREE t-shirt and a FREE movie??
Pleasant City Church, 1146 County Home Rd.
Doors open at 6pm
See you there!!
🐾 Exciting K9 Demo with Deputy Lawrence & K9 Thanos! 🚔
Today, students from North Elementary School got an up-close look at the incredible skills of K9 Thanos and Deputy Lawrence, at Oak Grove Fire Department! From tracking suspects to detecting hidden items, Thanos showed off the precision, discipline, and dedication that make K9 teams an essential part of law enforcement.
This demonstration wasn’t just educational—it was inspiring! The students learned how teamwork and trust between a deputy and their K9 partner help keep our community safe. Big thanks to Oak Grove Fire Department for hosting, and to the students for their curiosity and enthusiasm!
#CCSOK9 #TeamworkInAction #K9Thanos #CommunityConnections ... See MoreSee Less
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION
REGISTRANTS NAME: Roscoe Travis Petty
D.O.B 02/12/1981 AGE 44
LOCATION: 907 N. Lafayette St Apt 3 Shelby
DESCRIPTION: B/M, 5’07 ft, BROWN EYES, BLACK HAIR
CONVICTED OF: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR x1
TERM OF REGISTRATION: General Offender- Ten (10) to thirty (30) years. Offender will be registered for thirty (30) years following the date of initial county registration in N.C. unless the offender successfully petitions the superior court to shorten their registration period under G.S. § 14-208.12A. Offender first eligible to petition ten (10) years after the date of initial county registration in N.C.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is required by law to maintain a registry of sex offenders residing, working, or attending school in Cleveland County. In an effort to keep our community informed we are posting on social media when a sex offender has a change of residency or is newly registered with this agency.
For our readers we understand that this is a sensitive topic. Please remember that ANY personal attacks of ANY kind, use and/or misuse of this information by individuals, groups or entities to commit criminal acts (to include, but not limited to, threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment) against other persons is subject to criminal prosecution. Profane language will also be deleted.
A complete fact sheet can be located by going to the NC State Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry ... See MoreSee Less
15 CommentsComment on Facebook
PRESS RELEASE
On May 5, 2025, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, Community Interdiction Team, and S.E.R.T. conducted a search warrant at 1233 Cleveland Ave. Grover N.C. This search warrant led to the arrest of Billy Gage Blanton for 9 grams of Fentanyl, 8 grams of Methamphetamine, and 20 grams of Marijuana. Mr. Blanton is a convicted felon who was also found to have an AR-15 style pistol and a Glock .45 caliber handgun. Mr. Blanton was placed under arrest for the following charges:
(F) Trafficking in Fentanyl
(F) Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Methamphetamine
(F) Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance.
(F) Maintain a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substances
(F) Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
(M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Mr. Blanton is being held in the Cleveland County Detention Center under no bond. ... See MoreSee Less
301 CommentsComment on Facebook
🚔 Community Interdiction Team at Kings Mountain High School Today! 🚔
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team (CIT) brought the Seatbelt Convincer to Kings Mountain High School today, giving students a firsthand look at the importance of buckling up.
While the rain may have kept us from capturing many photos, it didn’t dampen the spirit of the event! Students still got to experience the powerful safety demonstration, learning just how crucial seatbelt use is in preventing serious injuries.
A big thank you to our CIT for their dedication to educating and protecting our community—rain or shine!
#SeatbeltSafety #CIT #CommunityFirst #KingsMountainHS ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook