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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

Detention

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division consists of two facilities, the Cleveland County Detention Center and the Law Enforcement Detention Center. Both facilities are manned twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Law Enforcement

The Patrol Division's primary responsibility is to respond to calls for service in the unincorporated areas and small municipalities of the 485 square mile county. This responsibility includes conducting preliminary criminal investigations and the enforcement of North Carolina General Statutes. These services are offered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Civil Services

The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office currently falls under the command of the Administrative Captain. This unit is responsible for the service and execution of various processes issued by and for the Courts of North Carolina.

Court Security

Court security is an essential function of the Sheriff's Office. These officers maintain the security of the courtrooms by serving as bailiffs during court sessions. They are also responsible for serving warrants, manning the X-ray machine and metal detectors, which are located at the front door of the courthouse.

Victim Services

Our mission is to improve our community by working to meet the varying needs of crime victims, protecting the rights of victims, and providing a safe place for victims to receive support, education, and appropriate referrals. Victims of crime respond to trauma in different ways and have different needs.

Training and Recruitment

The Sheriff’s Office hires highly motivated men and women who enjoy working with the public. We emphasize training and skill development well in excess of State certification requirements. Each new deputy is required to go through a comprehensive field training for a minimum of 12 weeks.

GET CONNECTED

Scam Alert: CCSO Warns Residents of Verification Code Scheme

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which suspects contact victims while posing as representatives of legitimate companies. The caller typically claims there is an issue with the victim’s account and offers to help resolve the problem.

During the conversation, the scammer will request that the victim provide a one-time passcode that has been sent to the victim’s cell phone or email address. If the victim provides this code, the suspect may be able to gain unauthorized access to the account, which can result in account takeover and potential financial or personal loss.

These social engineering scams can target a wide variety of accounts, including bank accounts, social media accounts, cell phone service accounts, and email accounts.

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office advises citizens to never share one-time verification codes with anyone over the phone or through unsolicited communications. Legitimate companies will not ask customers to provide these security codes to verify an account.

Anyone who receives a suspicious request for a verification code should immediately terminate the communication and contact the company directly using official contact information.

#ScamAlert #ClevelandCounty #SheriffsOffice #FraudPrevention #StaySafe #IdentityProtection
🌟⛳ The STAR Golf Tournament is on the way, and we want YOU to be part of it! ⛳🌟
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 Deer Brook Golf Club

Get ready for a great day on the course filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Every golfer and sponsor helps send kids to STAR Camp for free, giving them an amazing experience that includes a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢💙

A huge thank you to our supporters:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. We appreciate everything you do to help make this event possible!

🚩 Want to join in?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
If you would like more details or are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.

Let’s make this year’s tournament bigger, better, and full of heart! 🏌️‍♂️💛🏌️‍♀️

#STARGolfTournament #GolfForACause #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
Every day brings something new at the Sheriff’s Office. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and room to grow, there’s a place for you here.

#CommunityFirst #SheriffsOffice #LawEnforcementFamily #ServeAndProtect #CareerWithPurpose #OpportunitiesAhead #BehindTheBadge #PublicSafety #TeamWork #ClevelandCountyNC
🚨 SCAM WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE FOR ANKLE MONITORS 🚨

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is receiving reports of a scam where individuals are told that an inmate can be released on an ankle monitor if a fee is paid at Walgreens or another store.

This is NOT legitimate.

CCSO does not:
• Release inmates on ankle monitors
• Require payments at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or any retail store
• Request gift cards, prepaid cards, or payment codes

If you get a call or message like this:
• Don’t send money
• Don’t buy gift cards
• Hang up
• Report it to CCSO

Help spread the word to protect our community.

#CCSO #ScamAlert #CommunitySafety #StayInformed #PublicSafety #ClevelandCountyNC
⛳🎉 Get excited for the STAR Golf Tournament! 🎉⛳
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 Deer Brook Golf Club

We’re gearing up for an unforgettable day of golf, community, and fun. Every player and sponsor helps kids attend STAR Camp at no cost, including an awesome trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢💛

Big thank you to our amazing partners:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360 for supporting this mission! 🙌

🔥 Want to be part of the excitement?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
For info or sponsorship opportunities, call Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.

Let’s come together, hit the greens, and make a life-changing impact for our kids! 🏌️‍♂️🌟🏌️‍♀️

#STARGolfTournament #GolfDay #FunForACause #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
📣 NOW HIRING: School Resource Officers 📣

Our schools already have incredible School Resource Officers making a difference every day. We are looking for more Certified Law Enforcement Officers to join our team and help us keep students safe and supported.

✅ Starting Salary: $60,046 - $66,126
✅ Benefits You’ll Love:
• Paid Insurance Premiums
• Certificate & Education Incentives
• 401K & State & Local Retirement
• Take-Home Vehicle
…and more!

This is more than a career. It is an opportunity to build relationships, mentor students, and make a lasting difference in our community.

📍 Apply today at www.SheriffClevelandCounty.com as Deputy Sheriff Level I
Together, we can keep our schools strong and safe. 💙

#SchoolSafety #JoinOurTeam #BeTheChange #CommunityFirst
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Scam Alert: CCSO War

Scam Alert: CCSO Warns Residents of Verification Code Scheme

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which suspects contact victims while posing as representatives of legitimate companies. The caller typically claims there is an issue with the victim’s account and offers to help resolve the problem.

During the conversation, the scammer will request that the victim provide a one-time passcode that has been sent to the victim’s cell phone or email address. If the victim provides this code, the suspect may be able to gain unauthorized access to the account, which can result in account takeover and potential financial or personal loss.

These social engineering scams can target a wide variety of accounts, including bank accounts, social media accounts, cell phone service accounts, and email accounts.

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office advises citizens to never share one-time verification codes with anyone over the phone or through unsolicited communications. Legitimate companies will not ask customers to provide these security codes to verify an account.

Anyone who receives a suspicious request for a verification code should immediately terminate the communication and contact the company directly using official contact information.

#ScamAlert #ClevelandCounty #SheriffsOffice #FraudPrevention #StaySafe #IdentityProtection
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🌟⛳ The STAR Gol

🌟⛳ The STAR Golf Tournament is on the way, and we want YOU to be part of it! ⛳🌟
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 Deer Brook Golf Club

Get ready for a great day on the course filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Every golfer and sponsor helps send kids to STAR Camp for free, giving them an amazing experience that includes a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢💙

A huge thank you to our supporters:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. We appreciate everything you do to help make this event possible!

🚩 Want to join in?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
If you would like more details or are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.

Let’s make this year’s tournament bigger, better, and full of heart! 🏌️‍♂️💛🏌️‍♀️

#STARGolfTournament #GolfForACause #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
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Sex Offender Registry

NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION

REGISTRANT'S NAME: Anibal Jesus Rodriguez
D.O.B 03/11/1995 AGE- 30
LOCATION: 3830 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5’5 ft, Brown Eyes, Black Hair
CONVICTED OF: KIDNAPPING AGAINST A MINOR (1ST,2ND) x1; INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR x1
TERM OF REGISTRATION: Aggravated Offender – Lifetime Registration

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
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Last Week of Citizens Academy 🎉
We wrapped up our final session with a look at three important areas within our agency:

School Resource Division – Building relationships and ensuring safety in our schools.
STAR Program – Supporting students through positive outreach and engagement.
Civil Process Division – Managing court‑ordered documents and legal notifications.

We also celebrated the six participants who completed all 8 weeks and received their Certificates of Completion! 📸👏
Their dedication and engagement throughout the program made this year’s Citizens Academy truly outstanding.

#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #SchoolResourceDivision #STARProgram #CivilProcess #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty #Congratulations
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CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE APP

We now have a new app for your smartphone! Click on the link below the flyer to watch our video on Facebook!

View The Introduction Video

Links to download the app:

Apple App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleveland-county-nc-sheriff/id1509080872

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.clevelandCountyNCSheriff

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JOIN OUR TEAM

If you have the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and your community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity, then you should join our team today!

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