Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of two suspects in an early morning multi-county police pursuit of a stolen vehicle involving all Ashe County law enforcement agencies and ending safely in ...
Deputy 4 A Day Drive Thru 2020
We are not 100% sure just how many Ashe County kids showed up to be Honorary Sheriff’s Deputies for the day on Saturday because there were so many that we completely lost track! Hundreds of chil...
Deputy 4 A Day Reminder!!
!!! REMINDER !!! Deputy 4 a Day Back 2 School Drive-Thru! Bag drive-thru will happen RAIN OR SHINE! We will be mask up and ready!...
Cannon’s Candlelight Vigil
Come by tonight for Cannon’s candlelight vigil at 8pm. Our Ashe County community holds a few family members. Wear your Crocs for support!...
Ashe Detectives Assist in Seizure of Over 220 Pounds of Meth
We are proud to announce the seizure of over 220 pounds of methamphetamine that has been removed from our region. This investigation was initiated and lead by the North Wilkesboro Police Department, t...
Earthquake Hits City of Sparta in Neighboring County
Our office and Ashe County Emergency Management are aware of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake this morning near Sparta. In an effort to keep our 911 phone lines open for emergencies, we are asking that re...