Sheriff Brad Riley of Cabarrus County was recently elected by his fellow sheriffs from across America to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA).

His election was held at the June, 2014 NSA Annual Conference. Sheriff Riley will also continue serving as a member of the NSA Board of Directors. Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram and Retired Wilson County Sheriff Wayne Gay also serve on the NSA Board of Directors.

In addition, Sheriff Riley is a Past President of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) and continues to serve on the NCSA Executive Committee.

Sheriff Riley was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Public Relations from Appalachian State University, and completed his Master’s degree in Adult Education from North Carolina A & T State University.

His career in law enforcement began as a Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Deputy, where he progressed through the ranks and has served as Sheriff since 2001.

Sheriff Riley is a member of the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission (serving as chairman) and is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy and the National Sheriffs’ Institute and he holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Officer Certificate.

Lt. Tommy Tolley was touring the adoptable dog kennels at the Brunswick County Animal Protective Services shelter when a staff member walked back carrying a puffball with legs.

The dog – a 7-month-old purebred Pomeranian named Duster – had just been dropped off by his owner. The woman had purchased the puppy from a breeder but felt, later, that he didn’t work in her household. Duster wasn’t house-trained; he was high-energy, too much work. Tolley bent down and scooped up the dog, cradling him like a baby, ruffling the soft puff of fur. Duster watched him calmly.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders passed away at the age of 57 on Friday, January 24, 2014. Congressman Holding gave a speech on the House Floor in memory of Sheriff Winders.

GOLDSBORO, NC – In a packed Courtroom #1, with Judge Arnold Jones presiding and both of Carey Winders’ families watching, Teresa and their daughters – and the men and women of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Larry Pierce was sworn in today as the Sheriff of Wayne County.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, Teresa Winders presented Sheriff Pierce with his badge, after which he presented the late Sheriff’s sidearm, with which he protected the county, to Teresa.

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