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Scam Alert: CCSO Warns Residents of Verification Code Scheme
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in which suspects contact victims while posing as representatives of legitimate companies. The caller typically claims there is an issue with the victim’s account and offers to help resolve the problem.
During the conversation, the scammer will request that the victim provide a one-time passcode that has been sent to the victim’s cell phone or email address. If the victim provides this code, the suspect may be able to gain unauthorized access to the account, which can result in account takeover and potential financial or personal loss.
These social engineering scams can target a wide variety of accounts, including bank accounts, social media accounts, cell phone service accounts, and email accounts.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office advises citizens to never share one-time verification codes with anyone over the phone or through unsolicited communications. Legitimate companies will not ask customers to provide these security codes to verify an account.
Anyone who receives a suspicious request for a verification code should immediately terminate the communication and contact the company directly using official contact information.
#ScamAlert #ClevelandCounty #SheriffsOffice #FraudPrevention #StaySafe #IdentityProtection
🌟⛳ The STAR Golf Tournament is on the way, and we want YOU to be part of it! ⛳🌟
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 Deer Brook Golf Club
Get ready for a great day on the course filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Every golfer and sponsor helps send kids to STAR Camp for free, giving them an amazing experience that includes a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢💙
A huge thank you to our supporters:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360. We appreciate everything you do to help make this event possible!
🚩 Want to join in?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
If you would like more details or are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.
Let’s make this year’s tournament bigger, better, and full of heart! 🏌️♂️💛🏌️♀️
#STARGolfTournament #GolfForACause #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
Last Week of Citizens Academy 🎉
We wrapped up our final session with a look at three important areas within our agency:
School Resource Division – Building relationships and ensuring safety in our schools.
STAR Program – Supporting students through positive outreach and engagement.
Civil Process Division – Managing court‑ordered documents and legal notifications.
We also celebrated the six participants who completed all 8 weeks and received their Certificates of Completion! 📸👏
Their dedication and engagement throughout the program made this year’s Citizens Academy truly outstanding.
#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #SchoolResourceDivision #STARProgram #CivilProcess #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty #Congratulations
Every day brings something new at the Sheriff’s Office. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and room to grow, there’s a place for you here.
#CommunityFirst #SheriffsOffice #LawEnforcementFamily #ServeAndProtect #CareerWithPurpose #OpportunitiesAhead #BehindTheBadge #PublicSafety #TeamWork #ClevelandCountyNC
🚨 SCAM WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE FOR ANKLE MONITORS 🚨
The Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office (CCSO) is receiving reports of a scam where individuals are told that an inmate can be released on an ankle monitor if a fee is paid at Walgreens or another store.
This is NOT legitimate.
CCSO does not:
• Release inmates on ankle monitors
• Require payments at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or any retail store
• Request gift cards, prepaid cards, or payment codes
If you get a call or message like this:
• Don’t send money
• Don’t buy gift cards
• Hang up
• Report it to CCSO
Help spread the word to protect our community.
#CCSO #ScamAlert #CommunitySafety #StayInformed #PublicSafety #ClevelandCountyNC
Another Week of Citizens Academy
We jumped into another exciting session this week! 🚓✨
Criminal Investigations – How detectives handle major cases.
Sex Offender Registry – How offenders are monitored and records kept current.
Victim Services – The support provided to victims and families.
Another great night of learning and community connection!
#CitizensAcademy #CommunityEngagement #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #CriminalInvestigations #SexOffenderRegistry #VictimServices #ShelbyNC #ClevelandCounty
⛳🎉 Get excited for the STAR Golf Tournament! 🎉⛳
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 Deer Brook Golf Club
We’re gearing up for an unforgettable day of golf, community, and fun. Every player and sponsor helps kids attend STAR Camp at no cost, including an awesome trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢💛
Big thank you to our amazing partners:
Deer Brook Golf Club, Law Offices of Delton Barnes, and iOps360 for supporting this mission! 🙌
🔥 Want to be part of the excitement?
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
For info or sponsorship opportunities, call Lt. Travis Lee at 704-692-2954.
Let’s come together, hit the greens, and make a life-changing impact for our kids! 🏌️♂️🌟🏌️♀️
#STARGolfTournament #GolfDay #FunForACause #SupportSTARCamp #SendKidsToCamp #CarowindsAdventure #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #DeltonBarnesLaw #iOps360 #MakeADifference
📣 NOW HIRING: School Resource Officers 📣
Our schools already have incredible School Resource Officers making a difference every day. We are looking for more Certified Law Enforcement Officers to join our team and help us keep students safe and supported.
✅ Starting Salary: $60,046 - $66,126
✅ Benefits You’ll Love:
• Paid Insurance Premiums
• Certificate & Education Incentives
• 401K & State & Local Retirement
• Take-Home Vehicle
…and more!
This is more than a career. It is an opportunity to build relationships, mentor students, and make a lasting difference in our community.
📍 Apply today at www.SheriffClevelandCounty.com as Deputy Sheriff Level I
Together, we can keep our schools strong and safe. 💙
#SchoolSafety #JoinOurTeam #BeTheChange #CommunityFirst
𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
On the morning of 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at approximately 8:10 am, Cleveland County Communications received a call reporting a possible active shooter at Crest High School. Deputies from the 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 responded immediately, alongside Shelby Police Department, Boiling Springs Police Department, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services, and Shanghai Fire Department.
As a precaution, Crest High School and Crest Middle School were placed on immediate lockdown. Deputies and officers conducted a thorough search of the campus, clearing classrooms on all floors and moving students to designated safe areas. No shooter was located on either campus.
Investigation thus far has revealed the caller was a juvenile offender. Petitions have been secured on the juvenile, and he is in custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The investigation continues to be ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟰) 𝟰𝟴𝟰-𝟰𝟴𝟮𝟮 or 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟰) 𝟰𝟴𝟭-𝟴𝟰𝟳𝟳. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers will remain 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀.
𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 expressed gratitude to all responding law enforcement personnel for their swift actions to help ensure the safety of students and staff. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | Week of March 9 – March 15, 2026 🚔
Throughout the past week, CCSO deputies conducted multiple enforcement operations aimed at reducing drug activity in Cleveland County. As a result of these efforts, six individuals were arrested on felony drug charges stemming from active investigations and proactive patrol work.
📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)
John Montgomery – Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana
Ricky Pearson – Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Methamphetamine, Sell/Deliver Methamphetamine, and Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances
Ashlin Smith – Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance on Jail Premises
William Stillwell – Possession of Methamphetamine
Shannon Vegh – Possession of Methamphetamine
Andrew Walden – Possession of Methamphetamine
📞 Have information that might assist deputies? Call 704‑484‑4831
🛡️ CCSO remains focused on protecting the community, addressing drug‑related crime, and working alongside residents to promote safer neighborhoods.
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Public Notice
This morning at approximately 8:10am, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to an active threat at Crest High School. At this time, deputies have cleared the campus. No threats or injuries have been reported. Investigators are working to identify the source of the original call. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION
REGISTRANT'S NAME: Christopher Gene Short
D.O.B: 08/01/1975 AGE:50
LOCATION: 2054-1 Kendricks Rd, Shelby
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5’10 ft, HAZEL EYES, BROWN HAIR
CONVICTED OF: RAPE 2ND DEGREE
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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