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Why a fourth Cherokee County deputy was just booked into jail
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Jerry Shellhouse, a former Cherokee County deputy, was booked into jail following his arrest on Wednesday. The case involves a fourth individual associated with the Cherokee County deputy position.
A former deputy has been arrested for alleged illegal activities. Jerry Shellhouse, a former Cherokee County deputy, was booked into jail following his arrest on Wednesday. The arrest is related to alleged illegal access of a database, specifically an automated license plate reader database.
Details of the circumstances surrounding the arrest are not provided, but it is known that Shellhouse's actions were deemed unauthorized. The case involves a fourth individual associated with the Cherokee County deputy position.
Further information about the arrest and charges against Shellhouse can be found through the source. The specifics of the allegations and the investigation leading to the arrest are not detailed here.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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