Union County Sheriff's Office

Union County, NC Sheriff Sheriff Eddie Cathey Edwin Glenn Cathey grew up in the NC mountains. Sheriff Cathey briefly returned to his mountain home and began his law enforcement career as an officer for the Canton Police Department before joining the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). His patrol career began in Union County and took him from one side of the State to the other. Ultimately, First Sergeant Cathey returned to Union County with his family, and here the Catheys built a life rooted in community and service. Within a short time after retiring from the Highway Patrol, Sheriff Cathey jumped back into a life of public service when he was elected to his first term as Sheriff of Union County. In 2026, Sheriff Cathey was elected by Union County voters for a historic 7th consecutive term as Sheriff. Non-emergency: (704) 283-3789. Dial 911 for emergencies.