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Why work for Cleveland County? Because we take care of our team. 💪❤️
Our benefits include:
🩺 $0 premium employee-only health insurance
💳 Up to $1,100 employer HSA contribution
🦷 $0 premium dental + up to $2,000/dependent reimbursement
💰 6% employer contribution to 401(k)
🏛️ Local Government Pension retirement plan
🏋️ Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
🏊 YMCA membership from $8.25/pay period
🎓 Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200/year
...and more!
Come see what a career with CCSO looks like. 🚔 Hiring Event: Monday, August 31, 10AM–2PM at the Cleveland County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion Street.
#MeetWithARecruiter #JoinOurTeam 🙌
𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
On August 1, 2026, The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team assisted Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) crime, gun and suppression unit with a narcotics investigation involving 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗮.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team observed 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗮 traveling North on Interstate 85 in Cleveland County. The Community Interdiction Team conducted a traffic stop for numerous driving violations. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳`𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 and approximately 3 kilograms (3,000 grams) of suspected cocaine was located in the vehicle. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗮 was arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking Cocaine. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗮-𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗮 was given a 𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱 and is currently being held on an 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀.
Sheriff Alan Norman extends his appreciation to every investigator and agency involved throughout this operation, which proves interagency collaboration is a must in protecting our communities from these drug traffickers. Sheriff Norman states that the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to investigating and removing dangerous narcotics from our streets and neighborhoods.
📱 We`re growing stronger together! This month, 331 more neighbors downloaded the Cleveland County NC Sheriff App, bringing our total community to 35,854 users. We`re grateful for every one of you! 🙌
Here`s what the app puts right in your pocket:
🚨 Real-time alerts on Most Wanted cases and major arrests
🔍 Updates on missing persons and community requests
📂 Easy access to the staff directory, jail logs, and sex offender registry
📲 Download it free today on Google Play or the Apple Store, and join thousands of neighbors staying informed and connected every day. 💙
#ThankYou #CommunityStrong #StayConnected
Mark your calendars! 📅✨ The Cleveland County Detention Center is hiring, and we want YOU on our team! 🙌
Join us on Monday, August 31, 10AM–2PM at the Cleveland County Administration Building (311 E. Marion Street) to #MeetWithARecruiter. 🤝
✅ Starting salary of $52,945*
✅ Medical Insurance 🩺
✅ Dental Insurance 🦷
✅ 401(k) & Local Government Retirement 💰
✅ Vacation/Sick/Holiday/Comp Time & more 🗓️
Start planning ahead, polish that resume 📝, and get ready to #DressForSuccess! 👔
*Starting salary combines base salary with holiday pay and anticipated duty overtime pay for total compensation.
📱 CALL WHEN YOU CAN. TEXT IF YOU CAN`T. 📱
Did you know you can text 911 in an emergency? Cleveland County wants you to know when texting might be your best option:
✅ If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability
✅ If you cannot speak due to an injury or medical condition
✅ If you`re in a threatening situation and a voice call could put you at greater risk
✅ If you can`t get a call to go through because of poor mobile reception
In an emergency, text to 911. Cleveland County is here to help. 🚨
#CCEComm #Text911 #CallWhenYouCan #ClevelandCountyNC #EmergencyPreparedness
Yesterday, Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office deputies traded in their usual rounds for a scoop of something sweet at Cops with Cones, hosted by Boiling Springs PD at Scoop A Doodle Doo Ice Cream and Sweet Treats.🍦👮
Big thanks to the Thompsons, owners of Scoop-a-doodle-do, for welcoming our deputies and the community out for an afternoon of ice cream and conversation. Events like these are all about building relationships and having a little fun while doing it. It`s always a treat getting to connect with our neighbors outside of the usual calls for service.
Thank you to Boiling Springs PD for putting together such a great event, and to everyone who came out to say hello!
#CCSO #CommunityStrong #CopsWithCones #ClevelandCounty #PublicSafety
Twenty years. Help us find Justice for Justin.
It has been 20 years since Timothy “Justin” Grant was tragically murdered. His family and the Sheriff’s Office are still searching for answers.
Justin was reported missing on July 17, 2006, after he was last seen on July 16. On July 18, Justin’s black Dodge Stratus was found abandoned at the Ramblewood Apartments in Shelby. Just days later, on July 21, 2006, Justin`s body was discovered in a wooded area off Selkirk Road with an apparent gunshot wound.
The Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office remains committed to solving Justin`s murder. Someone knows what happened. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring answers to his family and justice to those responsible.
📞 Call the Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office at 704-484-4822 or contact Crime Stoppers at 704-481-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous.
Please help keep Justin`s name and story alive by sharing this post. Together, we can help bring justice.
#JusticeForJustinGrant #ClevelandCounty #UnsolvedHomicide #CrimeStoppers #CommunityHelp #NeverForgotten
🚨 NOW HIRING: DETENTION OFFICERS 🚨
The Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Detention Center team!
💰 Starting Salary: $52,944.64
🏖️ Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave
🩺 Medical, Dental Reimbursement & Vision Insurance FREE to Employees
If you`re ready to make a difference and be the change in your community, we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply online today: https://www.sheriffclevelandcounty.com/careers/
#CCSO #NowHiring #DetentionOfficer #ClevelandCountyNC #JoinOurTeam #LawEnforcementCareers
📚 BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! 📚
We are proud to announce that our back to school supply drive barrel is officially FULL! Thank you to everyone throughout the courthouse who stepped up and donated to help local students start the school year prepared and ready to succeed.
A special thank you to Parents Against Bullying & Injustice NC INC for partnering with us on this effort. Together, we're making a real difference for our community's kids. 🎒✏️
Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity does not go unnoticed!
#BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #ClevelandCountySheriffsOffice #SupportOurStudents #CCSO
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𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 4:26 p.m., deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a firearm being discharged in the area of 211 Boyles Rd. in Lawndale.
Upon arrival, deputies located an individual lying unresponsive in the front yard of the residence with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper chest. Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures while awaiting the arrival of EMS. Despite the efforts of deputies and EMS personnel, the victim was unable to be revived and was pronounced deceased.
Following the initial response, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly began working to identify the individual responsible for the shooting. During the course of their investigation, deputies received information indicating that the suspect was at a residence on Newfield Court in Lawndale.
Deputies acted quickly and continued their investigative efforts at the Newfield Court residence. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence, resulting in the discovery of evidence believed to be related to the crime. 𝟭𝟴-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 was located at the residence and taken into custody. Castillo was subsequently charged with 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 and received no bond.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the deputies who responded to this incident and immediately began working to identify and locate the person responsible. Their prompt response, investigative efforts, and determination played a significant role in bringing this investigation to this stage and ensuring that an arrest was made.
Sheriff Alan Norman stated, “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧’𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘺.”
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟰) 𝟰𝟴𝟰-𝟰𝟴𝟮𝟮 or 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟰) 𝟰𝟴𝟭-𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦.
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