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 who was suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct has ...

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

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

BRYSON CITY, N.C. -- The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed. Curtis Cochran, who was ...

SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Swain County announced its longtime Sheriff Curtis Cochran is retiring. The move comes just days after Cochran was arrested and suspended from office. Cochran, 72, ...

A western North Carolina sheriff has retired from office after being accused of sexual misconduct and corruption.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired, according to the board of commissioners in Bryson City. It came a week after he was arrested on sexual assault charges.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was arrested on Friday, June 27, 2025, on allegations of sexual assault. Swain County Sheriff's Office Facing sexual assault charges, Swain County Sheriff ...

ACROSS ALL OUR FACILITIES. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFF HAS RETIRED FROM OFFICE AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND CORRUPTION. AGENTS ARRESTED SWAIN COUNTY SHERIFF CURTIS COCHRAN LAST ...