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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.
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⛳ Get Ready for the STAR Golf Tournament! ⛳
📅 When: April 25, 2026
📍 Where: Deer Brook Golf Club
Grab your clubs and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and making a difference! Your participation helps send kids to STAR Camp at no cost, giving them incredible opportunities like a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢✨
We couldn’t do this without our amazing partners:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. Thank you for your support!
✅ Sign up today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
✅ Interested in sponsoring or need more info? Contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.
Let’s make this tournament unforgettable and change lives together! 🏌️♂️
#STARGolfTournament #GolfForGood #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityMatters #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
Citizens Academy – Back in Action!
After a short break due to winter weather, we were excited to be back together this week!
✅ This session focused on our Detention Center and the Court System. Participants learned how the detention facility operates, the responsibilities of detention officers, and how the courts work hand in hand with law enforcement to ensure justice is served.
Thank you to everyone for your patience during the weather delays. We’re thrilled to keep learning and connecting with our community! Stay tuned for more updates as Citizens Academy continues.
#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #DetentionCenter #CourtSystem #BuildingTrust #BehindTheScenes #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and Clerk’s Office will operate on normal business hours on Wednesday, February 4. District and Superior Courts will open at 10:00 AM. Please use caution if you must travel.
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will operate on a two hour delay on Tuesday, February 3. The Clerk’s Office will open on the same delay. The courts will be closed. Please use caution if you must travel.
Seventeen years. Help us find the truth.
It has been 17 years since Kimberly Pagano was found tragically murdered in her home on January 30, 2009, in Kings Mountain. Her loss continues to be deeply felt by those who knew and loved her.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to seeking answers and justice in this case. If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, that could help bring closure, please contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office at 704-484-4822 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Please help keep Kimberly’s name and story alive.
#JusticeForKimberly #ClevelandCounty #NeverForgotten #CommunityHelp #CrimeStoppers #HelpSolveThisCase
A final winter weather update from Sheriff Alan Norman and Captain Justin Etters. Please stay safe. EDIT: The Clerks Office will open at 11:00am along with the Sheriff’s Office, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th!
Sheriff Alan Norman is back with another winter weather update. As always, stay safe and stay prepared.
The Cleveland County Courthouse will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and watch for updates.
⛳ Get Ready for the STAR Golf Tournament! ⛳
📅 When: April 25, 2026
📍 Where: Deer Brook Golf Club
Grab your clubs and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and making a difference! Your participation helps send kids to STAR Camp at no cost, giving them incredible opportunities like a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢✨
We couldn’t do this without our amazing partners:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. Thank you for your support!
✅ Sign up today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
✅ Interested in sponsoring or need more info? Contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.
Let’s make this tournament unforgettable and change lives together! 🏌️♂️
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Please help Identify
Please help identify the persons of interest pictured. They may have been involved in a breaking and entering in the Cherryville area. If you have any information about who these individuals are, please contact Inv. D. Sims at 704-476-3081 or submit a tip through the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822. ... See MoreSee Less
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Citizens Academy – Back in Action!
After a short break due to winter weather, we were excited to be back together this week!
✅ This session focused on our Detention Center and the Court System. Participants learned how the detention facility operates, the responsibilities of detention officers, and how the courts work hand in hand with law enforcement to ensure justice is served.
Thank you to everyone for your patience during the weather delays. We’re thrilled to keep learning and connecting with our community! Stay tuned for more updates as Citizens Academy continues.
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🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | Week of February 2 - February 8, 2026 🚔
CCSO continues its commitment to keeping Cleveland County safe through proactive enforcement and community partnerships. This week, six individuals were arrested on felony drug charges following targeted investigations and patrol operations.
📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)
Robert Chavis – Possession of Marijuana
Mark Earls – Maintain a Vehicle for Drugs and Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Brianna Grant – Possession of Marijuana
Tara McAbee – Sell/Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Maintaining a Place for Controlled Substances
Christopher Spikes – Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Marijuana
Amy Stonger – Possession of Methamphetamine
📞 See something? Say something. Tip line: 704-484-4831
🛡️ We remain dedicated to serving with integrity, ensuring public safety, and holding ourselves accountable to the community we serve.
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