Virginia Fugitive Arrested in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
CHEROKEE COUNTY — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has announced the arrest of a Virginia fugitive.
They say 50-year-old wanted fugitive Eric Jason Watkins of Murphy has been arrested after a coordination with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, VA, and Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, GA.
Watkins had outstanding indictments in Virginia for the following:
– Object Sexual Penetration (Felony)– Aggravated Sexual Battery– Indecent Liberties with a Child
They say agents with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and a member of the Patrol Division went to the address of Watkins.
Deputies were able to take Watkins into custody without incident.
“If you are a criminal offender in Cherokee County, rest assured we will find you and assure you are brought to justice. It doesn’t matter whether you commit the crimes here or there, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to taking offenders into custody and protecting victims.”
– Sheriff Chris Wood stated.
– Sheriff Chris Wood stated.
