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Deputies Certified to Install Child Safety Seats
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...

















