Swain Co. Sheriff Facing Criminal Sex Charge Retires

Sheriff retires from office after accusations of sexual misconduct and corruption

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

Swain Co. sheriff facing criminal sex charge retires

SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A Swain County Sheriff facing criminal charges has retired. Sheriff Curtis Cochran was arrested Friday, June 27, for multiple charges, including sexual battery. He has served as sheriff since December 2006. He was last sworn in in December 2022. District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch requested an immediate suspension of Cochran from his role as sheriff and requested the judge permanently remove Cochran as well as perm…

Cherokee tribal authority crucial in arrest of Swain County sheriff on sexual assault charges

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochrane has been charged with multiple sex crimes as tribal, NC and federal authorities investigate. Cherokee tribal authority crucial in arrest of Swain County sheriff on sexual assault charges is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million reside…