Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Texas

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. 📞💙

04/15/2026

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is saddened by the passing of Constable Eddie Lee.

Constable Lee dedicated over 50 years of his life to law enforcement, serving his community with unwavering commitment, integrity, and heart. He was more than a public servant—he was a trusted colleague and a true friend. Someone we could always count on.

His legacy of service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who had the honor of knowing him.

04/14/2026

On April 6, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was made aware of a Cherokee County jailer who was suspected of falsifying his timesheet. Sheriff Dickson initiated an internal affairs investigation into the matter, identifying the employee as Jonathan Mendez, 28, of Jacksonville.

During the course of the investigation, detectives developed evidence indicating that Mendez had falsified his Cherokee County timesheet for personal financial gain.

On April 9, 2026, warrants were issued by Judge Chris Day for the charge of tampering with government records, a state jail felony. Mendez was subsequently arrested and booked into the Cherokee County Jail the same day. His bond was set at $10,000.

Mendez posted bond and was released from custody on April 10, 2026.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.

03/10/2026

Burn ban has been lifted. March 10, 2026.

02/27/2026

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Rusk Police Department are still actively working the disappearance of James David Blount. If you have any information please contact the Sheriffs Office at 903-683-2271.

02/23/2026

We are now under a burn ban effective February 23, 2026.

02/15/2026

On February 14th, 2026 Deputies and D.P.S personal attempted to serve six Felony Warrants on a subject near the intersection of F.M. 515 and F.M. 2966. While attempting to execute the warrant, the wanted subject began firing multiple rounds from a semi-automatic weapon at Law Enforcement personal. One Wood County Deputy suffered multiple gun shot wounds and one D.P.S. Trooper was also injured sustaining gun shot wounds.

02/11/2026

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Rusk Police Department are still actively working the disappearance of James David Blount. If you have any information please contact the Sheriffs Office at 903-683-2271.

If you have any information in reference to the disappearance of David Blount please contact law enforcement @ 903-683-2271.

02/11/2026

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing person Michael Dover of Maydelle. Michael was last seen around 530pm on a green Kawasaki mule in the area of Cr 1802. If you saw him this afternoon please contact the Cherokee county Sheriff’s Office. 903-683-2271