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In December 2023, while the United States was facing the deadliest drug crisis in its history, Johnston County — with over 250,000 residents spread across 795 square miles — had just two full-time narcotics detectives.

As candidate for Sheriff of Johnston County, I believe that true public safety begins before a crime ever happens. My goal is not just to enforce the law, but to prevent crime by investing in youth development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

This position paper explains why pursuit-termination training matters, what the gaps in the current system reveal, and how a modernized approach will strengthen safety and public confidence.

Residents deserve to know whether patrol coverage is consistent and whether deputies are being stretched thin by dual responsibilities. Deputies deserve predictable, well-managed workloads. Taxpayers deserve transparency.

Taxpayers were told the new Johnston County Detention Center had a $138,000 Tek 84 scanner to stop drugs and weapons from getting inside. What the Tek 84 Intercept Scanner Is: The Tek 84 Intercept is a full‑body X‑ray screening system designed for jails and detention facilities to detect contraband. It uses low‑dose transmission X‑ray technology—much lower than a standard medical X‑ray—to scan from below the feet to above the head. The system detects both metallic and non‑me

When I was recently asked about our plan to protect seniors from fraud, the answer is simple: we start by building relationships, strengthening education, and ensuring deputies have the tools they need to intervene early. 1. Senior Call Program – Building Trust First It begins with establishing a real rapport. Seniors or their family members can voluntarily enroll in our Senior Call Program. Each week, a deputy or trained staff member checks in by phone or in person to ensure

On May 28, 2025, I submitted a public records request to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office asking for information related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That request specifically asked for records covering: On-call practices Meal breaks and whether Deputies are completely relieved of duty Use of duty equipment during breaks How breaks are monitored, enforced, and recorded The response from the Sheriff’s attorney acknowledged that the Sheriff has adopted the Johnst

As a former Internet Crimes Against Children detective, this is no longer just a law enforcement issue — it’s a community wake-up call. We live in an age where the very devices we allow in our children’s hands.  Phones, tablets, and gaming consoles are being used by predators to access them, groom them, exploit them, and in some cases, even abduct them. Not somewhere far away. Right here in our own communities. I’ve seen just how quickly a child can be manipulated online, an