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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 Sheriffโs 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 Sheriffโs Office at 704-484-4822 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Please help keep Kimberlyโs 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 Sheriffโs 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.
โ๏ธ Cleveland County Friends โ Letโs Get Ready for Winter Weather!
Winter weather can create dangerous road conditions, power outages, and other challenges. Please take time now to prepare and stay safe:
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Plan Ahead
โข Limit travel when roads are icy or snow-covered
โข Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle (blanket, water, snacks, flashlight)
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Stay Connected
โข Charge phones and backup batteries
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Prepare Your Home
โข Have food, water, and medications ready
โข Keep extra blankets and a safe heat source
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Look Out for Each Other
โข Check on neighbors, especially elderly or vulnerable individuals
Your safety is our priority. Please share this post so everyone in Cleveland County can be prepared. Stay safe! โค๏ธ
#ClevelandCounty #WinterSafety #StayPrepared #StaySafe
Ten years. No answers. No closure.
Sandy Canipe was reported missing a decade ago, and the pain of not knowing where he is or what happened still weighs heavy on his loved ones. Every day without answers is another day of uncertainty, hope, and heartache.
The Cleveland County Sheriffโs Office is asking for your help. Someone out there knows something: a memory, a conversation, a detail that may seem small but could make a big difference.
๐ Call 704-484-4822 or submit a tip through our app.
๐ฐ A $10,000 reward is offered for information that leads to locating Sandy Canipe.
Please share this post and help keep Sandyโs name and story alive.
#MissingPerson #HelpFindSandy #ClevelandCounty #BringSandyHome #Reward #CommunityHelp #NeverForgotten
Citizens Academy โ Weeks 1 & 2 Recap
Our Citizens Academy is off to a great start!
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Week 1 introduced participants to our Command Staff, and they learned about our Patrol Division and Crime Stoppers program.
Week 2 was packed with great information and hands-on experiences!
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Our Training Division shared insight into the hiring process, Inservice Training, and Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). Participants even got to see a Taser demonstration in action!
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Our Professional Standards Lieutenant explained her role and the importance of maintaining accountability and integrity within the department.
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Finally, our Communications Division gave an inside look at our 911 Communications Center, highlighting how they handle emergency calls and keep our community safe.
Thank you to everyone who helped make these first two weeks informative and engaging! Weโre excited for whatโs ahead in Week 3!
#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #TrainingDivision #ProfessionalStandards #911Communications #BLET #TaserDemo #BuildingTrust #BehindTheScenes #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ STAR Golf Tournament โ Make a Difference! ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
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Date: April 25, 2026
๐ Location: Deer Brook Golf Club
Join us for a great day of golf while supporting an amazing cause! All proceeds benefit STAR Camp, helping us send kids to camp FREE of charge and give them unforgettable experiences, like a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! ๐ขโจ
A huge THANK YOU to Deer Brook Golf Club, and our corporate sponsors Law Offices of Delton Barnes and iOps360 for making this possible!
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To register, scan the QR code on the flyer!
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For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Lt. Travis Lee @ 704-692-2954
Letโs tee off for a brighter future! โณ
#STARGolfTournament #SupportSTARCamp #GolfForACause #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsTrip #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
Cleveland County Sheriffโs Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER
REGISTRANT'S NAME: PAYSEUR, HEATH CHARLES
D.O.B: 10-09-1989 AGE:36
LOCATION: 3612 W. STAGECOACH TRAIL, SHELBY
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5โ07 FT, HAZEL EYES, BALD
CONVICTED OF: INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR X12; SEX OFFENSE 1ST DEGREE - W/CHILD UNDER 13 X4
TERM OF REGISTRATION: General Offender- Ten (10) to thirty (30) years. Offender will be registered for thirty (30) years following the date of initial county registration in N.C., unless the offender successfully petitions the superior court to shorten their registration period under G.S. ยง 14-208.12A. Offender first eligible to petition ten (10) years after the date of initial county registration in N.C.
The Cleveland County Sheriffโs Office is required by law to maintain a registry of sex offenders residing, working, or attending school in Cleveland County. In an effort to keep our community informed, we are posting on social media when a sex offender has a change of residency or is newly registered with this agency.
For our readers, we understand that this is a sensitive topic. Please remember that ANY personal attacks of ANY kind, use and/or misuse of this information by individuals, groups, or entities to commit criminal acts (to include, but not limited to, threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment) against other persons is subject to criminal prosecution. Profane language will also be deleted.
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Christopher Pete Millen
UPDATE: 11:15 Thursday morning. Christopher has been located safe. Thank you
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate Christopher Pete Millen (18 years old). He has been reported as missing. He was last seen on Dakar Drive on Saturday, January 31 around 10:00 am. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Christopher, please contact the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822. ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ Our community is stronger than ever! ๐
Weโve welcomed 510 new downloads this month, bringing us to 33,048 people who trust the Cleveland County NC Sheriff App for safety and updates.
With the app, you can:
๐จ Get real-time alerts on Most Wanted cases and major arrests
๐ Find information on missing persons and community requests
๐ Access tools like our staff directory, jail logs, and sex offender registry
๐ฑ Available now on Google Play and the Apple Store. Join thousands of your neighbors and stay informed!
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