JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces that three deputies from the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office are now by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the installatio...
Stop Sticks and Teamwork End Three-County Pursuit
JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of Jeremy Arlee Scism at the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit which spanned three counties and two states. At approximately 10:15 P.M....
These Chairs Are Reserved For Heros
The people who sit in these chairs look out at a digital window into AsheCounty. The eight screens above them, the phone beside them and the radio infront of them are the only tools they have. Tools t...
Sheriff Asks for Extra Care as Ashe Fires Ramp Up
-March 11th, 2020- Our 911 Dispatch Center dispatches on three main channels: Law Enforcement, EMS and Fire. This week the Fire channel has been, well, ‘on fire’. In the last week we have ...
1033 Program Benefits Ashe Sheriff’s Office
Well, she’s not much to look at but she’s a worker. Over the last 9 months many in the community may have seen our new transport vehicle around town. Now, when we say “new”, we mean “new to ...
Ashe County Sheriff’s Office K9s Rhino and William have received donation of body armor
Ashe County Sheriff’s Office K9s Rhino and William have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rhino...
GE’s Women’s Network Donates Stuffed Animals
Yesterday afternoon our office was invaded by animals. It’s ok, we’re fine. The stuffed creatures (including bears, frogs, tigers, frogs and even a Moose) were a thoughtful donation from GE’s Wo...
Full-time 911 Telecommunicator Position Available
Ashe County is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Communications Department as a Telecommunicator I. Under general supervision, successful applicants will provide 24-hour continuous emergen...
Full-time Detention Officer Position Available
The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking to hire a full-time Detention Officer. If you are interested in becoming a Detention Officer with the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office please revi...
Spring Cleaning Has Begun in Our Detention Center
Spring cleaning started a little early in the Detention Center. Last month Detention Lieutenants DJ Bowlin and Matt Hartzog, together with Captain Linda Carrow, began planning an ambitious project to ...
Ford Provides Masks for Ashe First Responders
Earlier this week two large boxes arrived at our office emblazoned with the Ford logo. These boxes did not contain parts for our patrol vehicles, but rather were filled to-capacity with items equally ...
U.S. JUDGE SENTENCES THREE METH TRAFFICKERS
JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the sentencing of three individuals for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring that operated in Ashe, Watauga and Caldwell coun...
Former Intern Becomes Army Military Police Officer
A little over a year ago our office received a cold call from an Appalachian State student studying Criminal Justice. This student, Johnson Huffman, wanted to be an intern with our agency and in Janua...
Suspect Arrested in Fleetwood Area Homicide
JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of a Reginald Steve Elledge for the shooting death of Leonicio Ramos Guerrero in the Fleetwood area. At approximately 7:40 P.M. on Sa...
Ashe County Sheriff’s Office K9s William and Rhino to Get Donation of Body Armor
JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces that Ashe County Sheriff’s Office K9 William and K9 Rhino will both receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from th...
Christmas with Cops
Too often when our deputies are together with other local law enforcement officers they’ve come together to cooperatively deal with a tragic event or remedy a dangerous situation. It’s the...
Santa Mailbox is a Hit With Ashe Children
Our Santa Letters mailbox has received TONS of letters going to Santa & his elves. Any letter that is completed and in Santa’s box by December 15th will receive a letter back from Santa. (Th...
Telecommunicator Earnie Eldreth Recognized for his Life-Saving 911 Call
This week we were honored to recognize one of our dispatchers, Earnie Eldreth, for his life-saving actions when handling a recent 911 call.To protect the privacy of our citizens we avoid details and a...
Suspicious Behavior at Hospital Leads to Pursuit and Arrest
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 16, 2020 JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of an adult male suspect following an early-morning Suspicious Persons investigation which lead...
There Will Be Trick-or-Treating!!
There have been a lot of rumors floating throughout the County that Trick-or-Treating will be canceled this year due to COVID. We at the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office are not about to let that ha...