Sheriff Darren Campbell stated on 07/14/2016 Deputy David Price of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit attempted to verify a valid address on Mr. Eric Cherry, a registered sex offender. Deputy Price had tried several times to locate Mr. Cherry at this address but had been unable to do so. After speaking to a resident at the address Deputy Price determined Mr. Cherry had not been living there for several weeks. Through further investigation Deputy Price was able to determine Mr. Cherry had violated the law concerning the sex offender registry. Deputy Price took out charges on Mr. Cherry for failing to notify his change of address.
On 08/26/2016 Mr. Cherry was located, arrested and transported to the Iredell County Detention Center and taken before Magistrate Hollar. Bond was set at $10,000.00 secured. Mr. Cherry is detained at the Iredell County Detention Center until he is able to post bond or his case is disposed of in superior court.