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National Student-Athlete Day | April 6 🏅
Today, we are celebrating National Student-Athlete Day by recognizing the many members of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office who spent their high school or college years balancing academics 📚, athletics 🏈🏀⚽🎾⚾, and the hard work that comes with both.
The discipline, teamwork, leadership, and determination developed on the field, court, track, and beyond continue to show up every day in the work they do serving our community 💪⭐.
Thank you to all of our CCSO team members who shared their student-athlete photos with us 📸. Your dedication then and now makes a difference.
Once a teammate, always a teammate 👟.
#NationalStudentAthleteDay #CCSO #StudentAthlete #Teamwork #Leadership #PublicService #ClevelandCountySheriffsOffice
Happy Easter from Sheriff Alan Norman and everyone at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
We hope this day brings you renewed hope, peace, and the joy of new beginnings. May your homes be filled with blessings and your hearts with gratitude.
Have a safe and wonderful Easter Sunday!
🎓🔥 Big shoutout to Captain Justin Etters!
He just graduated from the 104th session of the Administrative Officer’s Management Program (AOMP) through North Carolina State University. This is a major milestone in leadership and professional development.
Sergeant Jessica Etters and Chief Durwin Briscoe were there cheering him on. Special thanks to Sheriff Alan Norman for always supporting continued training and growth within CCSO.
We’re proud of you, Captain Etters. Keep leading the way!
#CCSO #Leadership #AOMP #NCState #GoPack #ProudMoment
🚨 Now Hiring: Highly Specialized Talent 🚨
April 1st Recruitment Announcement
The Sheriff`s Office is excited to announce a brand-new hiring initiative aimed at recruiting only the most elite candidates.
We are now accepting applications from individuals with the following critical skills:
• Proven ability to chase squirrels without getting distracted
• Expert-level dramatic sunglasses removal
• Strong knowledge of the difference between “your” and “you’re”
• Must be willing to work alongside officers who take donut selection very seriously
Successful applicants will join our top-tier team effective immediately… or as soon as we stop laughing.
Happy April Fools’ Day from all of us at the Sheriff`s Office!
Stay safe and keep your sense of humor handy today.
#AprilFools #SheriffsOffice #CommunityHumor #LawEnforcementLife #JustForFun
Got shorted, ripped, or bought something that definitely was not what your dealer promised at 3 a.m.?
Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
Think of us as your local complaint department.
Anonymous tips are always welcome.
National Take a Walk in the Park Day 🚶♂️🌳
Happy National Take a Walk in the Park Day from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office! Our county has a variety of beautiful outdoor spaces, including traditional parks, greenways, and peaceful natural areas that are perfect for a relaxing walk and some fresh air.
Taking even a short walk can help boost your mood and support your overall well‑being. If you’re out enjoying the day, our deputies encourage you to stay aware of your surroundings, keep personal belongings secure, and let someone know your route. We’ll be out in the community as always, helping ensure everyone can enjoy the outdoors safely.
Take a moment for yourself today and enjoy the beauty of Cleveland County. Stay safe and have a great day! 🌞
#ClevelandCounty #CCSO #CommunityFirst #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay #StaySafe #GetOutside
We’re proud to cheer on our incredible members of the Sheriff’s Office as they participate in the Cleveland Cup today!
Their teamwork, dedication, and community spirit are on full display, and we’re excited to support them as they represent our office in this great local tradition.
Good luck to all the teams. Let’s bring home the Cup! 🏆💙
#ClevelandCup #CommunityStrong #SheriffsOfficeProud #TeamworkInAction #ClevelandCounty
Our 7th Annual Employee Appreciation Low Country Boil was a success! 🎉🦐
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We had great food, plenty of laughs, and an awesome afternoon with an even more awesome team. You truly make this place special, and we appreciate everything you do!
#EmployeeAppreciation #LowCountryBoil #TeamWork #GoodVibes #GratefulForOurTeam
🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | March 23 – April 5, 2026 🚔
Over the past two weeks, CCSO deputies and investigators have continued their efforts to curb illegal drug activity throughout Cleveland County. Through a series of enforcement operations, follow‑up investigations, and proactive patrol work, eight individuals were arrested on felony drug charges.
📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)
Nevada Crowe – Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Cocaine
Pashie Hallman – Possession of Methamphetamine
Colton Hannah – Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Marijuana and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Bradley Ledford – Conspire to Traffic Opium/Heroin, Sell a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Sell/Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Sell/Deliver Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Marijuana, Maintain a Vehicle/Dwell/Place for a Control Substance, Trafficking Opium/Heroin, Sell/Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Sell Marijuana
Michael Perkins – Possession of Methamphetamine
Anthony Rickman – Possession of Methamphetamine
Aaron Short – Possession of Methamphetamine
Angie Yancey – Trafficking Opium or Heroin
📞 Have information that may help our deputies? Call the CCSO tip line at 704‑484‑4831
🛡️ CCSO remains dedicated to promoting safer neighborhoods through accountability, community partnership, and consistent enforcement efforts.
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National Student-Athlete Day | April 6 🏅
Today, we are celebrating National Student-Athlete Day by recognizing the many members of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office who spent their high school or college years balancing academics 📚, athletics 🏈🏀⚽🎾⚾, and the hard work that comes with both.
The discipline, teamwork, leadership, and determination developed on the field, court, track, and beyond continue to show up every day in the work they do serving our community 💪⭐.
Thank you to all of our CCSO team members who shared their student-athlete photos with us 📸. Your dedication then and now makes a difference.
Once a teammate, always a teammate 👟.
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Happy Easter from Sheriff Alan Norman and everyone at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
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We’ve received several messages from community members about a suspicious text circulating today.
If you receive it, please report it as spam and delete it.
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