Join Sheriff Howell as he visits the the Happy Time Show every first Thursday at 8:30. This week Captain Carrow of the Ashe County Detention Center will be joining us. We will be discussing the move t...
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY!
THANK YOU ASHE COUNTY! Appalachian Church – As part of our attempt to recognize everyone for their support for the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office, we wanted to take a moment and thank Appalachian Ch...
COVID UPDATE – JUNE 15th 2021
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...
WKSK Happy Time Show
Join Sheriff Howell as he visit the the Happy Time Show every first Thursday at 8:30. We will be talking about Detention, GE Donation, Easter Event and more!… “See” you there!...
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 ...
2020 Ashe Sheriff Deputies of the Year
JEFFERSON, N.C.- Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces that Ashe County Sheriff’s Office has announced their 2020 Deputies of the Year. Sgt. William Byrd and Sgt. James McNeill both led the Sheriff...
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...