Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden talks about reopening Jail North as Children’s Alliance Advocacy Director Frank Crawford, to the left, and state Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary…
Read more Charlotte officials say there’s a will to reopen Jail North. What about money?Politics & Government By Diamond Vences Updated January 28, 2026 6:55 PM Four candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff will take the stage at 7 p.m. ahead of the…
Read more Watch live: Four candidates for Mecklenburg County sheriff participate in debateA mural in memory of Iryna Zarutska was painted at the Taoh Outdoor Gallery in Charlotte following her killing in 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com A state House committee…
Read more NC House delays hearing with Charlotte leaders to ask courts about Zarutska caseFaced with new allegations in a court petition that alleges his behavior is so abusive he should be removed from office, Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden told the press…
Read more Sheriff Garry McFadden calls allegations ‘lies,’ says he welcomes SBI probeIn a video statement on Sept. 17, 2025, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said he has been betrayed by former staffers who came out and criticized him to…
Read more Mecklenburg County DA asks SBI to investigate claims against Sheriff McFadden