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Ashe Sheriff: The “Lawn Ranger” (not the good kind)
Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 26-year-old Chase Newton Sumner after an investigation recovered several…
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Ashe Sheriff: Peaceful Outcome of Barricaded Individual
Sheriff B. Phil Howell wants to reassure the public that a situation involving a distressed individual in the West Jefferson…
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Ashe Sheriff: Harmon & Colvard Found Hiding in the Attic
West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of two females after recovering a stolen vehicle. Lisa…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office seeking missing person: Heather Smith
Update 06/09 2:45 pm She has been found safely. Jefferson, N.C. – The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is asking for…
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May Sentenced 25 years in Prison
Jefferson N.C. – On Monday, May 19th 2025, Adam Michael May pled guilty in Ashe County Superior Court after being…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s Office Provides Update on September 2024 Felony Traffic Stop and Grand Jury Decision
Today, the Ashe County Sheriff's Office is providing a critical update regarding the traffic stop thatoccurred on September 13th, 2024,…
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Charles Mcree Franklin Charged with five Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Jefferson N.C.: Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Charles Mcree Franklin of Creston, NC, for 5 counts…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office seeking missing man – Edwin Bruce Greer
Creston, N.C. – The Ashe County Sheriff's Office requests your help locating a missing Ashe County man, Edwin Bruce Greer,…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Traffic Stop Ends with 2 Arrests
Jefferson N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 44-year-old Scotty Joe Johnson from Mountain City, TN, and…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Slippin Up the Holler
Creston, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 48-year-old Marice Jo Lipford of Creston. The arrest resulted…
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