An escaped inmate charged in a Cherokee County officer's death was federally indicted. State charges continue as prosecutors ...

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — Francisco Flattes was killed by an inmate during a transport to a doctor’s appointment on Monday, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. A memorial is growing ...

BRYSON CITY - A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder after officials say he shot and killed a Cherokee County Detention officer June 30 while escaping a medical facility outside ...

Kelvin Wayne Simmons, 48, was indicted Oct. 7 on eight federal charges after law enforcement say he shot and killed a Cherokee County detention officer while escaping custody. Meanwhile, his state ...