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Our mission is to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors of Cleveland County by providing competent and professional Law Enforcement Services, Detention Facilities, and clear, effective Communication Services, while working in partnership with our citizens to develop policing services to meet the unique needs of the community, while ensuring fairness, equal treatment and protection to all.
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⛳ Get Ready for the STAR Golf Tournament! ⛳
📅 When: April 25, 2026
📍 Where: Deer Brook Golf Club
Grab your clubs and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and making a difference! Your participation helps send kids to STAR Camp at no cost, giving them incredible opportunities like a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢✨
We couldn’t do this without our amazing partners:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. Thank you for your support!
✅ Sign up today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
✅ Interested in sponsoring or need more info? Contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.
Let’s make this tournament unforgettable and change lives together! 🏌️♂️
#STARGolfTournament #GolfForGood #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityMatters #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
Citizens Academy – Back in Action!
After a short break due to winter weather, we were excited to be back together this week!
✅ This session focused on our Detention Center and the Court System. Participants learned how the detention facility operates, the responsibilities of detention officers, and how the courts work hand in hand with law enforcement to ensure justice is served.
Thank you to everyone for your patience during the weather delays. We’re thrilled to keep learning and connecting with our community! Stay tuned for more updates as Citizens Academy continues.
#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #DetentionCenter #CourtSystem #BuildingTrust #BehindTheScenes #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and Clerk’s Office will operate on normal business hours on Wednesday, February 4. District and Superior Courts will open at 10:00 AM. Please use caution if you must travel.
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will operate on a two hour delay on Tuesday, February 3. The Clerk’s Office will open on the same delay. The courts will be closed. Please use caution if you must travel.
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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office at 704-484-4822 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Please help keep Kimberly’s 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 Sheriff’s 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.
Citizens Academy – Another Great Week!
This week’s session was all about specialized units and teamwork in law enforcement.
✅ We learned about Narcotics investigations and how our team works to keep illegal drugs off the streets.
✅ Our Community Interdiction Team shared their role in proactive enforcement and community safety.
✅ Participants got insight into the DEA Task Force and how local and federal agencies collaborate to fight drug-related crime.
✅ To top it off, we enjoyed an exciting K9 demonstration, showcasing the incredible skills of our four-legged partners!
Thank you to everyone who made this week informative and engaging. We’re looking forward to the next session!
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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION
REGISTRANT'S NAME: David Geehan
D.O.B: 09/11/1991 AGE:34
LOCATION: 810A Cleveland Ave. Grover
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5’09 ft, HAZEL EYES, BROWN HAIR
CONVICTED OF: REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, POSSESS x1
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. § 14-208.12A. Offender first eligible to petition ten (10) years after the date of initial county registration in N.C.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s 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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🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | February 9 - February 15, 2026 🚔
Through focused investigations and proactive patrols, CCSO continues working to keep Cleveland County safe. Last week, four individuals were taken into custody on felony drug charges as part of our ongoing efforts to combat illegal narcotics in the community.
📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)
Waynesia Adams – Possession of Cocaine
Andrew Hunsinger – Possession of Methamphetamine
Kristy Knight – Possession of Cocaine
Sara Poole – Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
📞 Have a tip? Call 704-484-4831
🛡️ Our mission remains clear: protect the public, uphold the law, and serve with integrity.
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Sheriff Alan Norman joins us in celebrating our School Resource Officers today. We’re grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and steady support they bring to the students and schools of Cleveland County. ... See MoreSee Less
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