Cherokee County Man Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit and Assault on Law Enforcement Officer

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Press Release

A Cherokee County man was arrested following a vehicle pursuit and collision with law enforcement on Friday, October 31, 2025.

A Narcotics Agent with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop after discovering that the vehicle driven by Kobe Carter of Murphy had an expired registration. Carter failed to stop and attempted to flee from law enforcement, prompting a pursuit.

During the chase, the Agent attempted to perform a rolling roadblock to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion and protect the public. As the Agent maneuvered to position the patrol vehicle, Carter’s vehicle swerved and collided with it, forcing both vehicles into the parking lot of the Old Martins Creek School. The Agent was then able to end the pursuit.

Following the collision, the Agent issued commands to Carter, who complied. Carter was taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle yielded contraband as well as two firearms.

Carter was transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Felony Flee to Elude

• Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Law Enforcement Officer

• Possession of Marijuana

• Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

• Reckless Driving to Endanger

• No Operator’s License

• Expired Registration Card/Tag

• Failure to Heed Lights or Siren

• Expired Inspection

Carter’s bond was set at $50,000 secured, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.