A federal inmate accused of killing a Cherokee County detention officer while ... according to court records. He is currently ...

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 ...

An inmate's escape from a medical facility in Cherokee County resulted in the death of a detention officer, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). A car chase also occurred ending ...

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 ...