Avery County Sheriff’s Office
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Newland man arrested and charged for drug crimes
On March 27, 2024, Detectives with the Avery County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area of Roaring Creek Road and…
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Lincolnton man arrested in Newland after car chase
On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Corporal Caleb Hicks, with the Avery County Sheriff’s Office, received a report of a reckless…
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Missing Avery County man found deceased in car in a river
A missing Avery County man was found deceased in a car in a river on Tuesday. Barry Hertel, age 71,…
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Newland man arrested, believed to have stolen items from several communities
On October 11, 2023 Deputies and Investigators responded to Mountain River Campground located on South 19E in the Green Valley…
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Avery County Sheriff announces “substantial arrest” in ongoing narcotics efforts
Avery County Sheriff Mike Henley would like to announce a substantial arrest in his agency’s ongoing efforts to combat narcotics…
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Avery Sheriff’s Office announces largest Fentanyl seizure in Avery County history
The Avery County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a significant arrest in our efforts to discourage illicit drug sales…
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Three people arrested in Avery County on Methamphetamine charges
Avery County Sheriff Danny Phillips announces the arrest of three individuals following an investigation into drug activity in the Newland…
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Three Avery inmates help officers during an assault
On March 04, 2021, three inmates quickly came to the aid of an Avery County Detention officer when another inmate…
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Avery County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing runaways
UPDATE MONDAY NOVEMBER 2, 8:47 pm – The females have been located and are now in custody of child protective…
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Avery County Sheriff’s Office Charges Two people with Failure to Obey Travel Ban
The Avery County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) is reporting the arrest of two individuals with failure to obey the travel ban…
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