

Stilwell man sentenced to federal prison for arson
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Stilwell man was sentenced to two years for one...
Press Release
Dec 23, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 12-23-24: Man accused of setting blaze to abandoned structure
A man was arrested after he was accused of starting a fire to an abandoned structure. On Dec. 16, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Billy...
Keri Gordon
Dec 23, 2024


Webbers Falls man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Webbers Falls man pleaded guilty to one count...
Press Release
Dec 20, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 12-20-24: ATF, OHP's bomb squad contacted after suspicious device found during traffic stop
Two people were arrested during a traffic stop after drugs and a suspicious device were found. On Dec. 15, Cherokee County Sheriff's...
Keri Gordon
Dec 20, 2024


Tahlequah man sentenced for federal firearm crime
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Tahlequah man was sentenced to 7.6 years for...
Press Release
Dec 18, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 12-18-24: Several arrested for public drunkenness
Two men were arrested after deputies responded to reports of a disturbance. On Dec. 14, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Cohen was...
Keri Gordon
Dec 18, 2024


Registered sex offender arrested after allegedly uploading child pornography online
A registered sex offender was arrested after authorities were notified that child pornography was uploaded to a social media site. On...
Keri Gordon
Dec 17, 2024


Police Chief: Camera trailer decreasing nightly foot traffic at Norris Park
During a Dec. 16 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public on call numbers for the year and issues at Norris...
Keri Gordon
Dec 16, 2024


Tahlequah man convicted of second-degree murder
A Tahlequah man was convicted of second-degree murder in the Cherokee Nation District Court Thursday, Dec. 12. Richard Lee Smith was...
Keri Gordon
Dec 13, 2024


Tahlequah man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Tahlequah man pleaded guilty to one count of...
Press Release
Dec 12, 2024