Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Auxiliary

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2026

INVESTIGATION LEADS TO MAJOR CONTRABAND DISCOVERY INSIDE GEORGIA STATE PRISON

MURPHY, NC — What began as a search warrant ex*****on in Cherokee County has now led to the discovery of a significant amount of contraband inside a Georgia State Prison.

On June 1, 2026, investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Union County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Amanda King. During the operation, a trafficking amount of methamphetamine was seized, and two individuals were arrested.

As the investigation continued, Cherokee County Narcotics Detectives discovered that Amanda King had been using jail phone calls to communicate with a male identified as Rudy Cameron Lee, 34. Investigators determined that Lee was currently incarcerated in a Georgia State Prison, serving a sentence for Voluntary Manslaughter.

Upon learning that Lee was allegedly using a cell phone while incarcerated, Cherokee County investigators contacted the Union County Sheriff's Office for assistance. Union County investigators quickly coordinated with Georgia Department of Corrections investigators, who conducted a search of Lee's prison cell.

The search resulted in the seizure of:

• 7 cellular phones
• 1 mobile hotspot device
• 948 grams of methamphetamine
• 2,210 grams of ma*****na
• 3,245 grams of to***co
• 1 digital scale
• Earbuds
• Allen keys
• Charging cables and accessories

Lee's projected release date on his current sentence is estimated to be around 2038. At this time, it is unknown what additional charges may result from the contraband discovered in his prison cell.

Sheriff Chris Wood commends the dedication and teamwork demonstrated by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Union County Sheriff's Office, and Georgia Department of Corrections investigators. This case is another example of how law enforcement agencies working together can disrupt criminal activity, even from behind prison walls.

This investigation remains ongoing.

06/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2026

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office proudly presents the Lifesaving Award to Deputy Michael Webb in recognition of outstanding actions performed on June 4, 2025.

At approximately 10:00 PM, Deputy Webb responded to a report of an unresponsive male who had reportedly overdosed and was not breathing. Upon arrival, Deputy Webb immediately assessed the situation and administered two doses of Narcan. When the subject failed to regain consciousness and continued to exhibit no signs of breathing, Deputy Webb promptly initiated CPR and continued lifesaving measures until emergency medical personnel arrived and assumed care.

As a direct result of Deputy Webb's swift response, sound judgment, and unwavering dedication to duty, the victim was successfully revived, regained independent respiration, and was transported for further medical treatment.

Deputy Webb's actions exemplify the highest standards of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and directly contributed to the preservation of human life.

06/08/2026

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Volunteers needed for traffic at the Folk School from 6/15 thru 6/19. There are two shifts per day, the morning is from 9:00am - 10:00am and the afternoon shift is from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
Thank you

06/05/2026

Our office is currently looking for Brett Austin Phillips. If you have any information please contact us at (828) 837-2589 or Cherokee County Dispatch at (828) 835-3144.

06/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our June meeting.
Our next meeting is July 9th

06/01/2026

*Reminder *
Our June meeting is this Thursday the 4th at 6:00 pm

05/29/2026

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