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Almost $2 million of illegal narcotics seized in Cherokee last year
According to information from the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), they made a total of 125 drug arrests in 2018 and seized $32,926 in cash, 80 firearms, and two vehicles valued at $20,000. They also seized drugs worth almost $2 million ($1,990,198).
Tribal Court Dockets for July 2, 3
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 26 and 27
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 26 and 27
Tri-Council declares State of Emergency for Cherokee language
The three federally recognized tribes of Cherokee people have declared a State of Emergency for the Cherokee language.
Cherokee One Feather Tribal Council Debate Series
Following is a link to each of the videos, per EBCI Communications, for the 2019 Cherokee One Feather Tribal Council Debate Series:
Coharie tribal member nominated as NIGC chair
President Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday, June 25 his nomination of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer to the position of chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Man dies after tree falls on vehicle in Park
Patrick Cook Elliott, 64, of Knoxville, Tenn., died shortly after his vehicle was struck by a fallen tree along Little River Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ensley, Owle final two in Vice Chief’s race
Incumbent Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley and Jim Owle, former Tribal Council Chairman and current TCGE (Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise) Chairperson, will oppose each other in the upcoming Vice Chief race in September.
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