Man arrested after exposing himself to female Animal Services Officer in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
CHEROKEE COUNTY — A 50-year-old man has been arrested after he exposed himself to a female Animal Services Officer with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
They say On May 17, 2026, a female Animal Services Officer with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Murphy, North Carolina, to verify that an animal was receiving proper veterinary care. During the visit, the resident, identified as Michael Lloyd Johnson allegedly exposed himself to the officer.
On May 18, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division initiated an investigation into the incident.
Following the investigation, warrants were obtained charging Johnson with Indecent Exposure.
Johnson was arrested at his residence without incident and transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center, where he is currently being held under no bond.
