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🌟 Quarterly Awards Celebration! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our team members this quarter. Their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our community. Join us in congratulating the following award recipients:
🏅 Life Saving Award – Operations
-Deputy R. Bonetti
🏅 Life Saving Award – Communications
-D. Campbell
-S. Neighbors
-P. Rhyne
🌟 Member of the Quarter
-Communications: S. Wright
-Detention: J. Norris
-Operations: Sergeant M. Hinson
🎉 Retirements
-Deputy D. Howell
-Deputy K. Miller
Thank you all for your incredible service and dedication. Your hard work and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring. Let`s celebrate these achievements together! 🎊👏
#QuarterlyAwards #TeamRecognition #CommunityHeroes #Congratulations
🐾From Framing Houses to Changing Lives 🛠️➡️👮♂️
Before joining the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy J. Jimenez was busy framing houses—building structures that would shelter lives. At age 22, he made a shift to protecting and serving, bringing that same dedication to the community he now proudly serves.
For the past 2.5 years, he’s found the greatest reward in “positively affecting people’s lives.” It’s this mission that motivates him every single day: “I get up every morning with the goal of changing one person’s life for the better.”
His advice to future deputies or his younger self? “Be a good role model for those looking up to you.”
And while he’s committed to service, Deputy Jimenez shared that if he weren’t in law enforcement, he’d be a zookeeper—a reflection of his deep love for animals and desire to care for others, no matter the species.
Ready to step into a role where purpose meets passion? We`re hiring.
#CCSO #DeputyJimenez #WhyWeServe #RecruitmentSpotlight #CommunityImpact #JoinCCSO #ShelbyNC #LawEnforcementCareers #ZookeeperSpirit #ServeWithHeart
🎓✨ Turning Tassels into Transformation: Deputy E. Barrella’s Path to Purpose from @appstate classrooms to the front lines of community service, Deputy E. Barrella proves that impact doesn’t come from size, it comes from heart.
Just seven months into her role at CCSO, she’s living out her calling with grit, compassion, and a determination that shines far beyond her 23 years.
💬 “Getting to help people and interact with the community is the most rewarding part of my job. Even when things get tough, keep pushing...it’s worth it in the end.”
Whether responding to a call or unwinding with a round of golf, Deputy Barrella leads with purpose and faith:
🙏 “I know I’m here for a reason. God has given me another day to live and experience all the things this life has for me.”
📢 To recent graduates: if you’re seeking a career that’s bigger than you, one that challenges you, grows you, and lets you give back, CCSO is waiting for you.
🟦 Service. Purpose. Community.
#CCSOproud #CollegeGradToDeputy #TurningTassels #JoinCCSO #BehindTheBadge #AppStateAlumni #CommunityFirst
🏃♀️🔥 On August 3rd, several of us from CCSO are stepping off the beaten path and into the mud for a Spartan Sprint 5K! The entry fee is already covered, and now, it`s all about heart, hustle, and purpose 💪
This isn’t just about testing our grit. It’s about supporting athletes who inspire us every day. We’re raising funds for Special Olympics North Carolina, helping create opportunities for inclusion, courage, and community.
🎯 Our finish line goal? To be muddy, motivated, and to make a meaningful impact through your generous support.
👉 Check out our fundraising page for Special Olympics North Carolina: https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/fundraiser/6518815
Every dollar counts toward something bigger than ourselves. Let’s make this run unforgettable—for us and for the champions we’re supporting 🏅
#CCSORunsForACause #SpartanSprint2025 #SpecialOlympicsNC #MudWithAMission #TeamworkAndTenacity
🏈 From Gridiron to Guardian: Deputy J. Graham’s Next Chapter 🚓
Once a fierce running back at @gwufootball, Deputy J. Graham now powers forward in a new arena. Serving Cleveland County with grit, heart, and purpose. At just 22, he traded cleats for a badge, driven by a mission to help his community and guide youth toward new goals beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it’s connecting with kids who are looking for their next step after sports or being a steady hand during a neighbor’s tough day, Deputy Graham brings discipline, focus, and motivation to every shift.
“I’ve always believed each day is a chance to write a new page in your book of life.”
📸 Check out the moments that capture his journey from D1 athlete to law enforcement leader. His path might inspire your own.
Interested in making your next chapter one that matters? Join the team. Start here.
#GridironToGuardian #CCSORecruitment #LawEnforcementCareers #GardnerWebbAlum #DeputySpotlight #ClevelandCountySheriffsOffice #BeTheDifference
From Service to Sheriff`s Deputy – Veterans Make an Impact at CCSO
Meet Deputy Walker, who joined CCSO after serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Like many veterans, Walker was driven by a desire to continue protecting others and law enforcement gave him that purpose.
He has now been with CCSO for 3 years, bringing the same dedication and discipline he learned in the military to the streets of Cleveland County.
👮♂️ “Ethics and morals make a good deputy. Always remain humble.” – Walker’s advice to future deputies speaks to the leadership and integrity veterans bring to our team.
If you`re a veteran looking for your next mission, CCSO is ready to welcome you. Your skills, values, and experience make you an ideal candidate to serve and protect in uniform again—this time, at home.
📸 Swipe to see Brandon in action—and imagine where your path might lead next.
Join the team. Serve with purpose. Build your legacy.
#CCSOVeterans #JoinCCSO #DeputyWalker #ServeAtHome #VeteransInLawEnforcement #NextMissionStartsHere
🎉 Join us in congratulating Deputy M. Lail on his well-earned promotion to Sergeant and Detention Officer A. Wray on her outstanding advancement to Corporal!
Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service continue to inspire us all. We’re proud to see them rise and serve with distinction. Here’s to the next chapter in their journey! 👮♂️👮♀️💪
#LeadershipInAction #TeamCCSO #PromotionCelebration #MovingForwardTogether
🎉 Please join us in congratulating Master Corporal A. Lee on her well-earned promotion! Her dedication and leadership continue to make a lasting impact, and we’re proud to celebrate this exciting milestone.
👋 We’re also thrilled to welcome Detention Officer C. Murray to the team! We look forward to the energy and commitment he brings to our mission.
#CCSO #Teamwork #PromotionPride #WelcomeToTheTeam #LeadershipInAction
🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | Week of August 4 - August 10, 2025 🚔
CCSO continues its mission to protect Cleveland County through proactive enforcement and community partnerships. This week, six individuals were arrested on felony drug charges as a result of ongoing investigations and targeted patrols.
📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)
Katherin Cobb – Trafficking in Cocaine
Shane Guthrie – Trafficking in Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine
Jason Pearson – Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Daniel Sauls – Possession of Methamphetamine
Joshua Wilson – Possession of Methamphetamine
Jaquon Wood – Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
📞 See something? Say something. Tip line: 704-484-4831
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🚨 WANTED: Ricky Dean Clinton 🚨
The U.S. Marshals are actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Ricky Dean Clinton, who is wanted for the following serious offenses:
Human Trafficking of a Child
Indecent Liberties with a Child
First Degree Kidnapping
Sexual Servitude of a Minor
Delivering a Controlled Substance to a Minor
Statutory Rape
A reward of $2,500 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.
📞 If you have any information, please contact Task Force Officer Terry at 704-813-6844 (text preferred) or reach out to the U.S. Marshals or your local law enforcement agency
.📍 All tips can remain anonymous.
Let’s work together to protect our children and keep our communities safe.
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🔄 Feedback Friday 🔄 When a call came in from a local business, our patrol deputies were on scene within minutes—communicating clearly, responding swiftly, and providing reassurance every step of the way. This kind of teamwork and dedication is what makes CCSO stand out. 💙 Thank you to our patrol team for showing up, staying connected, and making a difference. #FeedbackFriday #TEAMCCSO #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank to Cleveland County Government for capturing the moments from our National Night Out! We appreciate everyone who came out to make it a night to remember! 💙#NationalNightOut #CCSO ... See MoreSee Less
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