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Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Alan Norman, elected December 2010

■Administration
■Administrative Support
■Civil Division
■Cleveland County Court Security Division
■Cleveland County Honor Guard
■Community Oriented Policing (COP)
■Crime Scene & Evidence Department
■Criminal Investigation Division
■Crisis Negotiations
■D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
■Explorer Program
■Interstate Criminal Enforcement Division
■K-9 Unit
■Narcotics Division
■School Resource Officer (SRO)
■Sheriffs Emergency Response Team (SERT)
■The Cleveland County Detention Center
■Uniform Patrol Division

11/03/2026

🔫 TWO RI**ES. TWO WINNERS. 🔫

Drawing #1: Henry Golden Boy .22 Lever Action R***e

Drawing #2: Henry Golden Boy .22 Mag Lever Action R***e

Every ticket gives you a chance at both drawings, and every dollar goes to Special Olympics NC. Tickets are $10 each, 5 for $40, or 10 for $80.

📍 Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, 100 Justice Place, Shelby
📍 American Tactical, 501 N. Lafayette St., Shelby

Winners must be able to legally purchase and possess fi****ms under NC law. Drawings take place December 1st, 2026.

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11/03/2026

Good morning, Cleveland County! Today is Election Day. We want to say thank you to our poll workers, who give their time to keep the process running smoothly, and to every neighbor who takes the time to vote. For polling locations and hours, please visit the Cleveland County Board of Elections or the NC State Board of Elections. Have a safe day, everyone!

11/02/2026

Felony Drug Arrests | Cleveland County Sheriff's Office 🚨

CCSO deputies stayed on the job, working active investigations and patrolling our neighborhoods to stop illegal drug activity. Those efforts resulted in felony drug charges against four individuals across Cleveland County. 👮

📸 Mugshot Collage Below
Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)

Robin Carpenter – Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Co***ne, and Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance

Charles Parker – Possession of Methamphetamine

Andra Reynolds – Trafficking in Amphetamine/Meth and Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Counterfeit Controlled Substance

Keaten Silva – Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

☎️ Know something that could help deputies? Call the CCSO tip line at 704-484-4831

Every case moves us closer to a safer Cleveland County. CCSO will keep working hard to hold offenders accountable and protect the people we serve. 🤝

11/02/2026

🚀 Another big month for the Cleveland County NC Sheriff App! We added 1,130 new downloads, bringing our community to 36,984 users. Thank you for staying connected with us! 🙌

Inside the app, you can:
🚨 Receive real-time alerts on Most Wanted cases and major arrests
🔍 Stay in the loop on missing persons and community requests
📂 Look up the staff directory, jail logs, and s*x offender registry

📲 Get the app free on Google Play or the Apple Store, and join the thousands of neighbors who rely on it every day. 💙

11/02/2026

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Monthly S*x Offender Update

Each month, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office shares a summary of individuals who have:
• registered with our office,
• relocated within Cleveland County, or
• transferred from the North Carolina Department of Corrections into our jurisdiction.

This is part of our ongoing effort to keep the community informed.

You can search names, addresses, and statutory information for all registered offenders in Cleveland County through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's official S*x Offender Registry:
http://s*xoffender.ncsbi.gov/search.aspx

Our S*x Offender Registry Office continues to:
• Process new registrations and updates,
• Verify offender information as required by law, and
• Conduct compliance checks throughout the county.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4788.

10/31/2026

🎃💀 Happy Halloween from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office! 💀🎃

Whether you’re out trick or treating, handing out candy, or celebrating with friends and family, we hope your night is full of fun and treats (and not too many tricks). 🍬

A few quick reminders as you head out tonight:

👻 Drivers, slow down and stay alert. Little ghosts and goblins will be everywhere.
🔦 Trick or treaters, stay in well-lit areas and make sure you are visible.
🚗 Celebrating with a party? Plan a sober ride home.

Stay safe, have fun, and Happy Halloween, Cleveland County! 🦇

10/30/2026

🎃🦇 Heading to a Halloween party this weekend? Have fun, and have a plan! 🦇🎃

Please keep these safety reminders in mind:

🚗 Plan ahead with a rideshare or designated driver. Never get behind the wheel if you are intoxicated.

👥 Know who you are with. Make sure you are familiar with the party host or attendees.

🥤 Keep an eye on your drink, and don’t accept unsealed drinks from someone you do not know.

From all of us at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, have a safe and Happy Halloween! 👻

10/29/2026

Ready to start a career in law enforcement? We'll help you get there.

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for our Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) sponsorship for the Spring Semester!

If you've been thinking about serving your community, this is your opportunity. Through our sponsorship program, selected candidates can attend BLET with the support of the Sheriff's Office and begin a rewarding career right here at home.

Why join CCSO?
✅ Sponsored BLET training
✅ A stable career with room to grow
✅ Competitive pay and benefits
✅ A team that supports and invests in you

Spring Semester spots are limited, so don't wait. Apply today and take the first step toward a career with purpose.

📍 Apply now: https://bit.ly/BLETSponsorship
📞 Questions? Call 704-484-4804

10/28/2026

👻🍬 Trick or treat! Here are a few tips to help make Halloween night safe and fun for everyone. 🍬👻

🕸️ Children should always be accompanied by a trusted adult.

🍭 Never accept homemade treats. Inspect your candy before consuming and throw out anything that looks suspicious.

🦇 Wear bright colors or attach reflective tape to your costume so drivers can see you.

🏠 Only approach homes that are brightly lit.

Drivers, please slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods. Little ghosts and goblins will be out! From the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2026

🚨 Today is National First Responders Day, and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to stand alongside every deputy, detention officer, dispatcher, firefighter, paramedic, EMT, and rescue volunteer who answers the call in our community. 🚓🚒🚑

You run toward the situations everyone else runs from. You miss birthdays, holidays, and family dinners so others can be safe at home. Your service, sacrifice, and compassion do not go unnoticed. 💙

To our fellow first responders and their families: thank you. We appreciate you today and every day. 🙏

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Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17044844888

Website

http://www.sheriffclevelandcounty.com/

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