Cherokee County Sheriff's Office mourning death of former deputy

Deputy Joe Cassidy (Cherokee County Sheriffs Office).

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office announced Friday the death of former sheriff's Deputy Joe Cassidy.

Cassidy was a member of the sheriff's office for 16 years.

"Deputy Cassidy served with the CSO from 2008-2022. Please keep his family, friends, and former colleagues in your prayers as we all mourn his passing," the sheriff's office put out in a statement.

 Thank you for your service Deputy Cassidy.