In an effort of transparency, our office would like to update everyone on our current COVID status. While we have been very successful keeping our detention center COVID-free during the entire p...
COVID-19 Update: June 11th, 2021
Update to our June 9th, 2021 Press Release: While we are monitoring all staff and inmates, rapid test were completed on the morning of June 10th. The results from every rapid test came back negative. ...
COVID-19 Situation – June 2021
We are sorry to announce that the Ashe County Detention Facility may be on the verge of having our first COVID-19 outbreak. This morning we received news of 2 inmates who were housed in the Ashe Count...
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 ...
Scam Alert
One of our local citizens received this scam in their mail in the past week. The scammer is attempting to get residents to deposit these fake, but authentic-looking, checks. Once the checks have been ...
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...
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...
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...