Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire, just days after his arrest under sexual battery and related charges.

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges including sexual battery.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired, according to the board of commissioners in Bryson City. It came a week after he was arrested on sexual assault charges.

Swain County’s Board of Commissioners said it is working to appoint a new sheriff, who will serve in Cochran’s position for the remainder of his term, which is up for election next year.

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