Charges dropped against Cherokee woman after deputy fired for harassment

Prosecutors in Cherokee County have dropped misdemeanor obstruction charges against Natasha Lopez after an investigation revealed a fired sheriff's corporal was involved in an online harassment campaign targeting her family, Atlanta News First and FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

The legal case began in August 2025 when deputies came to Lopez's Woodstock home seeking to speak with her adult son about a traffic incident. Lopez asked to see a search warrant and called 911; shortly after, former Cherokee County Sheriff's Corporal Charles Mills arrested her on obstruction charges, according to video footage shared by Atlanta News First.

Cherokee County Solicitor-General Todd Hayes said the dismissal of charges is not an admission that deputies acted unlawfully but reflects the prosecutor's duty to seek justice, as reported by Atlanta News First.

Following the arrest, Mills was linked to a fake Facebook page called "Not So Noble" that harassed Lopez and her family, including use of lingerie photos, partial nudity, and AI-generated fake OnlyFans profiles, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office fired Mills after the harassment was uncovered. Prosecutors cited the deputy's conduct as a factor in dropping the charges against Lopez, according to Atlanta News First and FOX 5 Atlanta.