Garry McFadden

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced Thursday that he is running for reelection in 2026.

One month after House Bill 318 took effect requiring sheriffs to work more closely with ICE, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says he’s navigating new challenges.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says he met in person with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials last week to discuss how the two agencies can better communicate.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden, who has been accused by multiple former employees of fostering a hostile work environment, released a lengthy video statement on Wednesday, accusing ex-employees of betrayal, disloyalty and assassination of his character.

Hurricane Erin is causing concern as rough seas hit the coast, a second sheriff’s deputy resigns, echoing concerns of a previous deputy about Garry McFadden’s leadership, the Black Political Caucus endorses Joi Mayo over Tiawana Brown for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte FC is the hottest team in Major League Soccer.

A second top deputy has resigned from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in less than a year, accusing Sheriff Garry McFadden of fostering what he called a “toxic and abusive environment.”

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has apologized for racial slurs that were secretly recorded — and published last week.

Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden spoke emphatically outside the General Assembly against H.B. 10, a Republican-sponsored proposal that was approved Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.

The safety of Mecklenburg County’s main jail has become a big issue. In December, the state said staffing shortages were posing a safety threat, and it is the top topic in this month's Democratic primary for sheriff. Now retired Maj. Jeff Eason said much of the jail's problems were the result of Sheriff Garry McFadden's management style.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden told county commissioners Tuesday that his staff has not received a break since the pandemic started. He made the comment during his presentation addressing safety concerns and staffing shortages at the jail.