Andrews N.C. Police Department

Andrews Police Department will gladly give anyone a ride home from a party or bar to keep them from driving drunk tonight. Plan a designated driver or use this program to ensure you arrive home safely. Be Smart. Happy New Year!

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding career with benefits? See full job listing online:
https://www.andrewsnc.org/human-resources/police-officer/

Shout out to all of the people and organizations that have given to Cherokee County Shop with a Cop this year. And a we send a super special thank you to Industrial Opportunities, Inc. for their very generous donation.

Cherokee County Shop with a Cop will be accepting donations through December 17 from anyone who would like to help financially cover the costs of items purchased for the kids.

Donations can be made in cash or via check made payable to “Cherokee County Shop with a Cop.” Donations can be dropped off at any Cherokee County law enforcement agency.

Thanks to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #65 for hosting this event.

Are you or someone you know looking for a fulfilling career with great benefits and a retirement plan? Apply today. Spread the word!!

The annual Andrews Christmas Parade will be tomorrow, Dec. 10 at 5:30pm. The parade route will start at West End Plaza and end at First Baptist Church.

Main Street will be closed from West End Plaza (Kobe Grill) to the Junaluska Road/Main Street intersection from 5:15pm until the parade ends (approx. 1hr).

Please drive careful in the area of the parade route this weekend as there will be pedestrians and spectators on the side of the streets.

After the parade, everyone can have pictures taken with Santa on Cocoa Alley from 7:30-9:30pm.

On a positive note, a group of homeschooled students from Classical Conversations of Andrews delivered gifts to town police officers.

The students gifted Andrews officers with various care items that can be kept in a patrol car, such as hand sanitizer and other supplies.

The students also provided officers with snacks to help keep up their energy during extended investigations that don’t allow for much of a break to eat.

Additionally, APD Officer Selby and her K-9 Kiera demonstrated a narcotics find to the students.

Andrews Police Department is extremely thankful for the gifts. Merry Christmas to you all and to all a safe night!

Around 11:45am, Emergency 911 Dispatch received a call reporting a school shooting in Murphy. Numerous area law enforcement offices responded and the investigation has determined that the call was a hoax. Officials are working to determine the origin of the call and have since learned that there have been numerous hoax calls regarding school shootings in the past couple days.

Again, no one has been injured by gunfire at a school in Murphy today, December 1, 2022.

Anyone with information about this hoax is asked to call to law enforcement.

Andrews Police Department is proud to once again partner with Murphy Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies to provide gifts to children this holiday season. Cherokee County Shop with a Cop will be accepting donations through December 17 from anyone who would like to help financially cover the costs of items purchased for the kids.

Donations can be made in cash or via check made payable to “Cherokee County Shop with a Cop.” Donations can be dropped off at any Cherokee County law enforcement agency.

Thanks to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #65 for hosting this event. Spread the Word!

We thank all the residents of Andrews for always having our six! Be safe on the roads this holiday weekend!

The Andrews Police Department will increase patrols to encourage seat belt use during the statewide Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign.
NC Governor's Highway Safety Program

Please spread the word!

Kyle has been found. Thanks for spreading the word. We appreciate your help.

Andrews Police Department is asking for assistance in locating town resident Kyle Flemming.

Kyle is listed as a missing person in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Andrews Police Dept. at 828-321-9814, or call your nearest law enforcement agency.

Thanks for your assistance.

Thanks to Murphy Police Department for allowing us to use their speed message board trailer.

Per 911 dispatch, no one has made any reports regarding a lost child being found wandering behind an apartment in Andrews. Someone has been making claims of such an incident in various online groups and yard sale sites in numerous countries. As far as law enforcement can tell, this is a hoax. Go back to enjoying the Cherokee County Fair!

Authorities arrested Andrews resident Devin Blane Jones Monday following accusations of child s*x abuse.

Jones is charged with two counts of first-degree statutory s*x offense and two counts of indecent liberties with a child. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Andrews Police Department, the NC State Bureau of Investigation, Cherokee County Department of Social Services and HAVEN Child Advocacy Center.

Jones is being held on a $500,000 secured bond.

TRAFFICKING AMOUNT OF M**H SEIZED IN TEMPLE STREET RAID

Law enforcement officials arrested several people on drug offenses this week as part of an investigation that culminated in an early morning raid.

Andrews Police Department, in conjunction with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, raided 85 Temple Street Wednesday morning.

During the raid, investigators seized 86 grams of methamphetamine.

Christine Louise Coyan, Steven Ryan Downey, Heidie Chance Jones, Danny Clyde Piercy, Carrie Beth Praytor and Christy Ann Tomlin — aka Christy Duckworth — were all arrested this week in connection with the investigation. Some of them were apprehended Tuesday, prior to the raid on Temple Street.

Meanwhile, Richard Stinchcomb, who is also wanted in connection with the investigation, remains at large.

Wednesday’s raid was the culmination of a surveillance operation initiated by Andrews Police. Two other people wanted in connection with outstanding warrants were arrested during the operation but were not charged with new drug offenses.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Stinchcomb is asked to call (828) 321-9184.

Last year, 423 people lost their lives on North Carolina roads due to alcohol-related crashes. The Andrews Police Department is continuing its increased effort to stop drunk drivers. Spread the word! NC Governor's Highway Safety Program

A fun summer day can quickly turn tragic if you decide to drive impaired. The Andrews Police Department will increase patrols today through Sept. 11 in an effort to stop drunk drivers. Spread the word!

Just a reminder below as our local schools start back tomorrow Aug., 30th.
Be alert for school buses and watch your speed while traveling through school zones!

Local Woman Charged With Trafficking Morphine

A state laboratory test has confirmed that a jar found in a vehicle earlier this year contained 68 grams of morphine. As a result, Andrews Police arrested Francisca Ann Rodriguez Thursday afternoon and charged her with trafficking o***m.

Rodriguez, a 33-year-old town resident, was previously charged with possession of methamphetamine and related drug offenses after police encountered her during an investigation at Fairview Mobile Home Park in April.

During that investigation, an officer found a brown glass jar labeled "Morphine Sulfate" containing a powdery substance. A state lab test of the powdery substance confirmed it to be morphine, resulting in new warrants being issued for Rodriguez’s arrest.

Rodriguez is being held in Cherokee County Detention Center on a $500,000 secured bond.

The investigation remains ongoing and additional arrests are probable.

The Andrews Police Department is seeking the publics assistance in identifying the following person of interest pictured below related to breaking, entering and larceny from a motor vehicle.

We are proud to announce that K-9 “Kiera” received her North American Police Working Dog Association “NAPWDA” Certification today. Officer Megan Selby and Kiera are out working the streets of Andrews this evening!

The Town of Andrews Police Department is proud to announce that we have successfully been awarded a grant provided by the NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative. This grant provides 75 bicycle helmets, ranging in sizes from toddler to adult, free of charge to anyone needing them. We plan have these available Saturday, June, 25th, 2022 at the Andrews Rec Park. If you or someone needs one before then, please contact us at (828) 321-5111, or stop by Police Department during normal business hours. We still have quite a few from the last time we received this grant.

While most of us grew up not wearing bicycle helmets, and somehow miraculously still survived, the NCDOT would like to share a few statistics:

- On average, 20 bicyclists are killed each year in North Carolina. One in six is under 16 years old.
- Children 5 to 14 years old visit emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries more that any other sport or recreational activity.
- Typically, less than 50% of children wear bicycle helmets. Statistics show that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of severe brain injury by 88%.

You can find more information regarding bicycle safety at:
https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/safety/bicycle-helmets/Pages/default.aspx.

“Remember those who Served Before,
Remember those who Are No More,
Remember those who Serve Today,
Remember them on Memorial Day!”
~Emily Toma

April 10th marks the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. A very special Thank You to our awesome Telecommunicators! We are forever grateful for what you do for our community! 💛

Patrol and Sgt/Det position available:
Submit resumes to email listed below:

Drug dealers beware!

The Andrews Police Department recently acquired a K-9 that will be used to locate illegal drugs within area buildings, vehicles and parcels.

After K-9 Kiera — a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois — completes narcotics training, she and her handler Officer Megan Selby will undergo a series of evaluations to become certified in narcotics detection pursuant to national K-9 certification standards.

“We’re looking forward to Kiera and Megan being certified to deter the illicit sales of narcotics and bring back health and safety to the Town of Andrews,” Police Chief Rocky Burrell said.

The department expects Kiera to be active on the streets of Andrews in the near future.

Allow extra drive time this morning. Icy conditions, several vehicle crashes reported in our area.
Please drive safe!

Thank you to all who serve!

Our condolences are with the NCSHP during this difficult time. Prayers to everyone involved in this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with both his family and friends and also his co workers. 🖤💙🖤

🎄GRINCH IN CUSTODY🎄
The Andrews Police Department would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe Holiday season!

UPDATE: On Dec. 5th, 2021, this suspect was arrested without incident.

We are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending Jeremy Noah Lane. He is wanted for Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, as well as numerous other charges. If you know his location please contact Cherokee County dispatch at (828) 835-3144 or your local law enforcement agency.

Roadway Update 01/17/2018 at 08:56 A.M. :
The Andrews Police Department would like to advise that most roadways are completely covered with ice and snow. This occurrence has left roadways slippery and dangerous. We advise all motorists to avoid traveling if at all possible today. If you cannot avoid leaving your home in a vehicle today, use cautionary speed and pack an emergency kit of some kind. The Andrews Police Department would encourage our residents to enjoy the weather with recreational activities but remember to bundle up due to the low temperatures today. Thank you all and Happy Snow Day !

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Adults with some form or disability are 1.5 times more likely to be a victim of violence than those without a disability.