CIPD traffic stop leads to Fentanyl seizure and multi-agency investigation

CIPD Arrest Report for Oct. 13-19, 2025

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...
OBITUARY: Esther “Gig” Ross-McCoy

OBITUARY: Esther “Gig” Ross-McCoy

Esther “Gig” Ross-McCoy, 78 of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 Gig was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Wahnetah; step-father, John “Pop” Wahnetah; her brother, Bob Ross; two sisters,...
OBITUARY: Hattie Elizabeth Panther

OBITUARY: Hattie Elizabeth Panther

Hattie Elizabeth Panther, age 82, passed away peacefully at Tsali Care Center on October 17, 2025. She is survived by her four children, Beverly, Sammy, Pam, and Ernie Pheasant; seven grandchildren, Callie (Ster), Tristen, Kyle (Grace), Dustin, Bill, Malaki and DJ; 14...