One of Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden’s opponents in a recent primary will be his second-in-command soon. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Sgt. Ricky Robbins will begin work as the sheriff’s ...

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Where is Charlotte, North Carolina? Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, in the south-central region of North Carolina, near the border with South Carolina. Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and a major financial hub, often referred to as the Queen City. It is home to the headquarters of Bank of America.

MSN: Mecklenburg sheriff pushes back on claims of inmates sleeping on jail floors

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office responded to housing concerts at the county jail, denying claims that inmates were being forced to sleep on the floor. The National Association for Upward ...

Mecklenburg sheriff pushes back on claims of inmates sleeping on jail floors

After Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden overcame a series of scandals and won a tight primary race, candidates who ran against him acknowledged one thing that helped — their own unwillingness ...

WBTV on MSN: Jail North to reopen due to overcrowding at Mecklenburg County Detention Center, officials say

Jail North to reopen due to overcrowding at Mecklenburg County Detention Center, officials say

Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden just hired the man who almost beat him in the election