Mecklenburg Jail

Sheriff Garry McFadden ended the county's 287(g) partnership with ICE in 2018, shortly after taking office.

Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden discusses reelection decision, ICE cooperation and more

Chris Jones

Last week, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced he is running for reelection. That announcement follows a year of controversy with high-profile resignations, criticisms from staff members and how McFadden dealt with ICE. McFadden has insisted he is following the law when it comes to ICE cooperation and denies accusations by former staff members. Sheriff McFadden joins us to talk about that and more.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden spoke at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown on Monday at a county event focused on informing community members of efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, and their efforts to launch programs to support residents, including those in the detention center.

Race & Equity

Mecklenburg County to launch post-overdose response team and pilot detention program to tackle opioid crisis

Elvis Menayese

Representatives with Mecklenburg County announced at a community meeting on Monday that they plan to launch a post-overdose response team and a program that aims to support those dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.

Charlotte Area

Amid Questions, Meck Sheriff Puts Controversial 287g Program On Display

Tom Bullock

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department is one of just 37 agencies to participate in a federal program known as 287(g). It allows deputies to take…