Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Texas

08/27/2026

08/17/2026

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is still actively investigating the disappearance of James David Blount. David was last seen December 2, 2025. If you have any information regarding David’s disappearance, please contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 903-683-2271.

08/06/2026

Burn Ban Effective August 6, 2026.

07/20/2026

Law enforcement will be training at Alto ISD July 20-24.

🚨 Community Notice 🚨

Alto ISD would like to let our community know that local law enforcement agencies will be conducting training exercises on our campuses July 21–22.

During this time, you may notice an increased presence of police vehicles and other emergency response vehicles on campus. There is no emergency and no cause for alarm. These training exercises help ensure that our local first responders are prepared to respond quickly and effectively should the need ever arise.

We appreciate the continued partnership between Alto ISD and our local law enforcement agencies as we work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe.

07/19/2026

Congratulations to these two outstanding deputies on graduating the East Texas Police Academy. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community has paid off. We’re proud to welcome you to the next chapter of your law enforcement careers. Join us in congratulating them and wishing them success as they begin serving and protecting our community.

05/04/2026

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is still actively investigating the disappearance of James David Blount. If you have any information please contact the Sheriff's Office @ 903-683-2271.

04/17/2026

This week, we proudly recognize the voices behind the badge during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Our dispatchers are the calm in the chaos — the steady voice on the other end of the line when seconds matter most. They are the first to respond, guiding deputies, first responders, and our community through emergencies with professionalism, compassion, and strength.

At the Sheriff’s Office, we are grateful every day for the dedication and resilience our telecommunicators show. Their work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated.

Thank you for your long hours, your sacrifices, and your commitment to keeping our community safe.

Join us in honoring our dispatchers this week — they truly are the lifeline of public safety. 📞💙