The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to ...

The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed.

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges including sexual battery.

Sheriff Curtis Cochran, 72, was suspended after allegations that he persuaded women to get into his Dodge Durango, then assaulted them. The local prosecutor wants him permanently removed as sheriff.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces multiple charges, including sexual battery, after two women reported being assaulted. Cochran appeared in court on July 1st, where a judge added ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who was suspended from his duties following his arrest on felonious sexual charges, has ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces multiple charges, including sexual battery, after two women reported being assaulted. Cochran appeared in court on July 1st, where a judge added ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran faces multiple charges, including sexual battery, after two women reported being assaulted. Cochran appeared in court on July 1st, where a judge added ...

State and local law enforcement arrested Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran June 27 under four state charges, leading to his suspension from office, the district attorney's office announced.