From all of us here at the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! As always, we are very thankful for… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on November 23, 2020
Posted by Transylvania County on November 2, 2020
COVID-19: Follow State and County health policies. Halloween costume masks are not suitable to provide COVID-19 protection. Promote the use of hand sanitizer by… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 26, 2020
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Nearly 45 million homes abut or intermingle with… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 16, 2020
Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 12, 2020
Every election cycle, our beautiful county (and state and nation) is littered with political signs. As an elected official myself, I must confess that I don’t really like them! … Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on October 6, 2020
School resource officers are often the calm in the middle of daily educational chaos. During a worldwide pandemic, these officers’ jobs have changed dramatically, but they… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 29, 2020
Detective Ryan Hendrix
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 21, 2020
Text message scams (or SMS scams) are a popular type of phishing attack: These types of scams are difficult to trace, easy to do while pretending to be someone else, and can… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on September 14, 2020
We recently looked at new mobile phone scams on the rise in 2020. Text message scams (or SMS scams) are a popular type of phishing attack: These types of scams are difficult… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 31, 2020
2020 has seen a significant jump in the number of mobile scams (many connected, in part, to coronavirus conditions), and a lot of them are targeted at iPhone users. Since… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 17, 2020
2020 has seen a significant jump in the number of mobile scams (many connected, in part, to coronavirus conditions), and a lot of them are targeted at iPhone users. Since… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 10, 2020
2020 has seen a significant jump in the number of mobile scams (many connected, in part, to coronavirus conditions), and a lot of them are targeted at iPhone users. Since… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on August 4, 2020
Recently, we have had several questions about information circulating on social media regarding the ability of persons with a valid concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on July 20, 2020
With people spending more time at home social distancing, many are also spending more time on social media. Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tic Toc, etc. are all great ways to stay… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on July 14, 2020
With people spending more time at home social distancing, many are also spending more time on social media. Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, Tic Toc, etc. are all great ways to stay… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on July 6, 2020
July 4th will probably look very more differently in 2020 than maybe it ever has. With everything that is currently going on in our nation today, let us be reminded….… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on June 30, 2020
Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on June 22, 2020
Ever since I was first sworn in as your Sheriff in December 2006, we have expressed the following motto: “We are dedicated to doing the right thing, the right way, for the right… Read More
Posted by Transylvania County on June 8, 2020