Thursday, August 26, 2010
Charlotte's Crime 'Is' Cabarrus County's Crime
If you believe for one second that by re-electing Sheriff D. Brad Riley to another term as Cabarrus County sheriff that you receive immunity for Charlotte’s crime, then think again. Much of Charlotte’s crime originates right here in our ‘protected’ county. This weekend two of Cabarrus County’s homegrown murdered a Charlotte man, their so called drug dealer, to support their heroin addiction, as reported by the Charlotte Observer. Cabarrus County, and especially Harrisburg, should feel lucky that his brutal crime didn’t occur in their neighborhoods. Jonathan Fitzgerald, 18, and Danielle Holmes, 17, were known to the Cabarrus Sheriff’s Office. This being the case, what is Sheriff Riley doing to protect Cabarrus County from drug runners who funnel heroin into our area? We very rarely see information of drug arrests in Cabarrus County. What is being done? In this case it took the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to clean up this mess, making the arrests in Cabarrus County. Sheriff Riley is quoted in the Independent Tribune as saying, “Our officers heavily assisted in the arrests,” Riley said. It was literally the very least he could do. Although Sheriff Riley does give a shout out to his brave officers, he is clearly acknowledging that it took Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to rid Cabarrus County of these young murderers. My point is this. Sheriff Riley tries repeatedly to imply that by not re-electing him that we are inviting Charlotte’s problems to Cabarrus County. Too late! This is not the Cabarrus County of 1958 to 1982. It is not even the same Cabarrus County as 10 years ago. Cabarrus County has big league problems and needs a big league hitter. We need someone who has fought the big league fights and can readily identify and combat these problems. This is the time to change the course of fate for Cabarrus County. The problems of drugs, gangs, theft, and murder are here. They have been for quite a while. Let’s bring in a man that has the experience to fix this mess.
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Fitzgerald was awaiting trial for numerous drug charges in this county, numbnuts. Check your sources before you slam Riley and his deputies. Maybe you should be writing a blog on the DA's office or the court system for not holding this knucklehead. What a stupid comment from this so- called "Sharon Wentworth." Get your facts straight before you post something next time.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you should read again. I totally agree with the posting. Point being, David Graham will not bring Charlotte problems. Riley slams Graham every chance he gets associating CMPD with Graham's experience. Graham will be the solution, not the problem. Riley needs to wake up or move out of the way.
ReplyDeleteAren't u really Rick Starnes posing as Sharon Wentworth? Sources of your FaceBook friends confirmed it. Shouldn't you get therapy or a real job instead of continuing this slander?
ReplyDeleteIt's getting old and anyone with real integrity would not read or believe this filth you write - they would investigate on their own. Hope you get some help soon buddy... you and that Justice for Bella guy who hasn't had a job in who knows how long and has had so many DWI's he can't ever drive a car again - taking peoples money for his cause so he doesn't have to work. Very sad. I'll keep you in my prayers Mr. Sharon.
Sounds like Ms. Wentworth is hitting a nerve. Cry me a river. Ha.
ReplyDeleteSo typical. When law enforcement officers get frustrated and can't punch or kick they threaten and name call. We should remind these keepers of peace, 'sticks and stones...'. This may be over the head of our young bucks. Maybe they will relate to this one. 'Nana nana boo boo, stick your head in doo doo.'
ReplyDeleteI agree it probably is Starnes, or perhaps Clyde Furr... Still crying about his job, what a loser... I saw photos of Furr kissing Graham's ass at the FOP in Charlotte.. Very sickening you ass-clown. And this justice for bella he is a ass clown as well, trying to pad his pockets with money, should have obeyed the leash laws in this county moron. And Wentworth, how in the hell can you say Graham will not bring Charlotte's problems here, that has to be the most dumb statement that has been posted on this site yet.
ReplyDeleteI THINK SHARON WENTWORTH SHOULD RUN FOR SHERIFF!!
ReplyDeleteAlways believe a car salesman...Yeah right
ReplyDeleteLook people, focus on the issue raised by the posting. Will David Graham bring Charlotte problems to Cabarrus County as Mr. Riley suggests?
ReplyDeleteThe crime from Charlotte is spilling in to Cabarrus County. I do not think one can argue against that point. With the expansion of I-85 and the opening of I-485, it has become increasingly easier for criminals to come to our county and victimize our citizens. This is reality. The problems of Charlotte are already here, and David Graham did not bring them.
The real issue is who will be more able/capable to combat these existing problems.
Unfortunately, this is not the Cabarrus County of 10, 15 or 20 years ago. I wish it was; however, we can not continue to act as though it is.
David Graham simply has the education, experience and training to better "arm" our Sheriff's Department against this threat.We need someone who can anticipate what will happen with our crime problems as we experience growth. We need David Graham.
Hell, I can anticipate crime coming to the area, so maybe I can run for sheriff.. How much more can the department be armed. I wish it was still Cabarrus County 15 years ago as well. Why are we not focusing on the court system or DA's office, these are the one's letting the criminals back out on the street. It's not Brad's fault, nor would it be Graham's fault if he were to get voted into office. The law enforcement in this county should not be blasted on because the court system can't do their jobs... Look at the big picture!!
ReplyDeleteWhat we should be doing is working to get Roxannne out of office, because it does not matter who the sheriff is in the county. If the court system does not work you will be talking about Graham in 4 years if he gets voted in as sheriff.
So in conclusion it does not really matter who gets voted into office, if the system does not fulfill it's sworn duty...
Be careful what you are saying, you are talking about Brad's Roxann. No shit. She is a major problem but this sorry county continues to vote his red headed buddy in. What to do? The good DA's run off to indepedent or other jobs, such as aspiring DA's of other counties, of assistance da's at others. This causes a total weighing down of the system because neither Roxann or the newbees knows what the hell is going on. But none of the matters in election years. Roxann supports the democatic sheriff and the domocratic sheriff supports the republican DA. All the while we have stagnic judges cathering to the wishes of law enforcement and the DA's. Plea this and drop that. It is all about numbers. Get this shit off my desk. But, be sure to bring me my paycheck. Yes, the deputies are the heros. I guarantee Sharon Wentworth would feel the same, otherwise delete this comment. The problem is the whole damn system. Sheriff, DA and Judges. This county is a shining example of America lost.
ReplyDeleteDidn't Roxann have opposition in the primary? How did that work out? We can't fix that problem for another 4 years. For now, we can only fix the problem in the sheriff's office. We have to start somewhere. Vote David Graham!
ReplyDeleteIf Graham was Sheriff, Roxann would actually have to do her job, and the Sheriff would actually be doing his job.
ReplyDeleteRic Starnes and Clyde Furr are not capable of writing the articles on this blog. Get real. Why would Ricky Starnes start a blog against the Sheriff who is great friends with Roxann, who is great friends with Starnes. Its all part of the good old boy system, and not to many individuals are not part of it. Seems like Graham is somewhat out there on his own. I do not see the system changing anything in the next decade.
Roxann did have competition, and he would have destroyed her in a debate. But Roxann used her cushioned well oiled political machine to win. Very similar to Graham and Riley. Graham is obviously the way to go, but is up against a MASSIVE, CORRUPT political machine, with both the republicans and democrats back scratching one another.
ReplyDeleteWas there a murder in Mount Pleasant last night?
ReplyDeleteGunman takes his own life after shooting two Salisbury, NC ... Mount Pleasant
ReplyDeleteLocal News | The Salisbury Post - http://www.salisburypost.com/area/
Did you hear about the incident that happened yesterday during calendar call? A man was leaving the courtroom and mumbled something under his breath. The bailiff gapped the man by the shirt. Somehow he was able to get loose from the Deputies grip, and then the Deputy jumped the man from behind. The the reminder of the Deputy came and jump on. It was like a dog pile. The man fell and busted his face wide open on the chair. Meanwhile, Judge Royster called the man up to the bench and did NOT hold him in contempt. POLICE BRUTALITY is all I can say. This is how Brad Riley trains his deputies. VOTE DAVID GRAHAM, come November. DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM DAVID GRAHAM
ReplyDeleteWe need change across the board. From the sheriff, clerk, judges, DA to the county commissioners.
ReplyDeleteGet the word out that incumbents have opposition. Lets get all these political hacks out of office! Vote GRAHAM, MORRIS, CLONINGER, SMALL, AND MEASMER ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT!!!!
And BURRAGE!
ReplyDeleteGraham and Burrage are the only ones that I can tell that not out on a political agenda.
ReplyDeleteThe incumbents have the agenda. That is why we need turn limits. We we don't get them out this year who knows when we will...
ReplyDeleteThey need term limits!
ReplyDeleteRILEY SUFFERS (OR MAKES OTHERS SUFFER) FROM SEVERE NARCISSISM!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWE CAN NOT HAVE ANOTHER FOUR YEAR TERM WITH RILEY, I VOTED FOR HIM LAST TIME BUT NEVER AGAIN.
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS THE TRUTH.....
ReplyDeleteplease contact David Graham with your concerns and you'll discover what a professional individual he is, very capable of turning things around and making them right at the sheriff's office..he even indicated that come election time his officers would never be asked to do anything..it would be up to him to win the support of the people and that's how it should have been all along!!!
ReplyDeletePlease contact Brad Riley with your concerns and you will discover what a professional individual he is, very capable. He even indicated that come election time his officers were never be asked to do anything and that's how it should have been all along!!!
ReplyDeleteKEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteplease contact brad riley???how?? If you can find him, but I must say he is hanging around the office more..wonder why?? and ask us officers about "not" being asked to do anything..what a joke that is!!!Vote Graham 2010!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe officers do a lot for Sheriff Riley!!! That is how we get ahead at the office! The more crap we do for him the better we look, the more he likes us and the better chance we have at going somewhere in the department!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo far we have sold ice at the race, and sold donuts for the "department". I hope I get to see that money used for me and the rest of the deputies and not "photo shoots" and "political advertising"
We know this but the sad truth is the citizens of this county don't care. Keep working for the pharoah and mashing your straw.
ReplyDeleteAgree, the citizens could careless. Until Riley actually gets popped for the things he has done, which will be awhile from now since Roxann is the D.A. things will go on. But in the meantime we can make his life dificult. like he has done to many of us.
ReplyDeleteAnd good luck contacting Sheriff Riley. What a joke!!!!!
To all the Deputies that read this. You need to get the word out that David Graham will never have you campaign, or do anything related to politics for him. It does not matter your party affiliation or your ranking in the department. You will NEVER have to do the things that Riley currently makes us do. We will get our July 4ths back, and will never have to do on-duty or off-duty work for Brad Riley's Campaign again.
ReplyDeleteSheriff Riley coerces us into doing this and we do not have to anymore.
Lets KEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!! COME OUT AND SUPPORT SHERIFF RILEY AT THE CABARRUS COUNTY FAIR OR JUST COME OUT AND MEET THE LEADER OF THIS COUNTY AND SUPPORT THE JOB HE HAS DONE AND LETS GET KEEP HIM IN OFFICE DESPITE ALL OF THE NEGATIVE TRASH TALKING THAT PEOPLE ARE DOING!!!!
ReplyDeleteWill you please outline exactly how Riley is a leader? Make a list of 10 things please.
ReplyDeleteOh I forgot, Sheriff Riley doesn't need the help of justice for bella to defeat Mr. Graham so Graham will find out that jfb will only hurt him, but who cares anyways because we are KEEPING SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!When it's done in November, all of you jfb, graham supporters and negative naysayers can go back to crawling under the rock you came from. Let's do it Sheriff Riley and continue to get this county on the right track without a guy from charlotte and especially some animal activist group who talk a good game but is doing nothing to help the cause. They arent spending any money or adopting any animals, therefore they are going to coninue to support Daniels and his family through donations so they don't have to pay taxes and be bums!!!!Our leader will prevail!!!
ReplyDeleteThe anger! You deputies really should quit believing that you are the disciples and go get help from anger management.
ReplyDeleteWILL KEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Lt. Carl Gadd, deserving recipient of the Pugh award. Yeah right! Better addressed as goofy “Billboard Boy”. Since pocketing this humanitarian $500.00 dollars, how about getting off our backs for $20.00. Instead of us spending our family needed money, put this $500.00 into the billboard pot and leave us the f--- alone. P.S. No one respects you!!
ReplyDeleteCongradulations to Lt Gadd on getting the Hugh Award for outstanding service. He hasn’t done much with investigations this year but has been hard at work for the sheriffs campaign. You would not believe how much time he spends campaigning for the sheriff on duty instead of working on investigations but he screws most of them up. Carl, how has it gone going around on duty coercing all of us to give money to the sheriff? Are you going to be able to get that billboard. Then, maybe those captain bars? I will be so glad when this election is over!
ReplyDeleteWe are KEEPING SHERIFF RILEY AND CARL GADD 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteIt just shows what a moron you are and don't know anything.
Just the opposite too many of us know too much. Seen and heard too much. And the closer we get...
ReplyDeleteRiley is so negative about the Bella group because he has had 10 years to address the problems at Animal Control and he has ignored all of the problems. He even said in May in the Independent Tribune that I don’t think Animal Control needs to be reformed. He has had a chance to address all the problems since May when all these problems started going public and did not. The sheriff knows the animal activists have influence and is constantly putting them down because they are exposing him for what he is. Graham may not win, but after the election, these problems are not going away just because of that. Check into Robson County and what happened there when they ignored the problems with their animal control agency.
ReplyDeleteI don't Riley has anything against animal activists, I think its that Daniels guy because he was given 50k to do something with it and all he is doing is spending it on his family and the tax payers are paying for him to not work. He had no job going into this and really won't work now. Why doesnt he start up a shelter and staff it for adoption? Because he don't want to spend any of his donated money. Instead he continues to ask for donations for that hideous billboard on 29 and since he is supporting Graham, has he given any money to Graham for support? No, just living the life as a scam here in North Carolina like he did in West Virginia until he got ran out. Open your eyes, Riley is the best choice and if it takes him this long to get the animal control problem right, then so be it. Graham won't do anything more than what Riley is doing. They are politicians!!!!You know this county is better with their won homegrown son!KEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteAll dictators were homegrown. What does Daniels have to do with Riley being a better choice? That doesn't even make sense. Riley and Graham need a televised debate. The Tribune can arrange it but won't because they back Riley and his wanting to hide. KEEP RILEY'S PECKER IN HIS PANTS 2010!
ReplyDeleteIt has alot to do with it jackass!We are going to support Brad Riley and this county, not someone who is from somewhere else. If you are from somewhere else and have moved here, go back to where you came from if you don't support Sheriff Riley otherwise, get a life. KEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010 AND BEYOND!!!
ReplyDeleteBrad Riley must be proud! What a bunch of backward ass country f---s! I feel so safe.
ReplyDeleteAre the Riley supporters proud that our Sheriff has an arrest record, and an affair with a much younger female under his belt? His is own family proud of that? Does not seem to be a very christian fellow, one that commits adultery that is.....
ReplyDeleteHe works 30 hrs a week and is paid salary. He takes an ample amount of vacation but yet takes them away from his deputies? If you are a current Deputy and support your boss then you are a F**k*** moron, or a skilled ass kisser.
Just because Riley is from Cabarrus and was handed the job does not make him suitable for the job.
Sheriff Riley in Prison by the End of 2010!!!!!!
SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!! Alleged accusations again, with NO proof!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat proof do you want? Ask for it...I am so sick of this ignorance. Tell me what proof you want first. Do you want the party pictures or the proof that Riley had an affair? Which do you want first. I promise, just tell me which one. I will deliver.
ReplyDeleteEverything you have smart guy. Pictures, recordings, anything against him instead of all of your BS talk every 4 years. You have talked but have not shown anything at all!!! And that's why we are KEEPING SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Riley supporters have no use for anyone who was not born in this county. If you were not born here go home-that's the message. Well being someone who has live here for more than 10 years, I am offended and will get the word out how he feels about the new growth, businesses, jobs that many of us have brought to this county. The bottom line is so many of us are not part of this so called good ole boy system. We don’t really know who the sheriff is, but are quickly learning. Us new people who don’t belong and should go home are watering down your good ole boy system and might have a real impact on “born here, serve here”. That’s exactly what the problem is. This county needs to clean house on all sitting politicians and get new blood in. New ideas CLEAN HOUSE. SEND THEM ALL HOME in 2010!! -- including Washington and Raleigh.
ReplyDeleteWe will see in November! KEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!BORN HERE, SERVES HERE!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Furr is the ignorant one on here. Every 4 years we have to hear is belly-aching, and whining, shoulda keep your mouth shut several years ago, and supported your boss then, dumbass... At least post with CLYDE FURR SAID... And not hide behind Anonymous, you sorry excuse for a car-salesman.. JH... figure it out..
ReplyDeleteSheriff Riley is the ignorant one on here. The fact that both him and his wife post on here is pathetic. Riley is lowlife and the fact that his wife stays by his side is mind blowing????
ReplyDeleteAnimal Control made another HUGE mistake. It is almost like they are doing things the wrong way out of spite, to show that they can get away with anything and nothing can be done to change it. JFB has become a HUGE pain in Sheriff Riley's life. And people claim that Daniels is extorting money...Where is the evidence? Seems like you all want evidence about the shady things that Riley does...well i want evidence that daniels is up to shady activity....Seems only fair to me
I have noticed that Sheriff Riley's opponent seems to be more concerned about the department and what needs to be fixed/changed than the current Sheriff.
Sheriff Riley, a corrupt republican and the democrat ticket...OBAMA AND RILEY 2010!!!......
Signed....Not Clyde Furr or Ric Starnes
We will see who wins come November!!! Go Riley 2010!!!!
ReplyDeleteRILEY AND OBAMA, A WINNING TEAM WITH SIMILAR VALUES, BELIEFS, AND IDEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's time to vote for a professional who actually has values, morals and integrity and will support his deputies. VOTE FOR GRAHAM.
ReplyDeleteKEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteRILEY & OBAMA - A winning team in 2010!
ReplyDeleteVote Riley & Obama 2010!!! We need to make sure we keep our democrats in office. Go Sheriff Riley!!!! I for one do not care what Sheriff Riley does on his personal time. If he wants to cheat on Cindy, Who cares?!?!?!? That does not take away from him being a great leader of the Sheriff's Department. And people keep mentioning is criminal record. Who Cares?!?!?!? He was in his 20's when it happened.
ReplyDeleteVOTE RILEY AND OBAMA 2010!!!
Just a couple clarification points about Bradson's arrest. He was not actually arrested, but served a criminal summons for Simple Assault 87CR 006141, on July 11, 1987
ReplyDeleteNEWS FLASH: To the news reporter above please make sure to report the entire story:
ReplyDelete1. Dismissed-dropped
2. Bradson (to you I guess?)Has NEVER been
convicted of anything ever.
3. You were not there and have no idea or
knowledge of the situation at all.
23 years ago...really. If it would have been anything...he would have not gotten a job in the first place. Get a life.
SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!! WILL REMAIN!!!
ReplyDeleteUnder current North Carolina law, a convicted felon can run for and be elected to the office of sheriff. This Spring several convicted felons ran for office, but fortunately none were elected. So yes he could have gotten the job anyway.
ReplyDeleteYour point is....... He was a deputy before he was a sheriff. Thank goodness he and 99 other sheriff's fought that battle so that convicted felons can not run for sheriff. GOOD JOB SHERIFF!!!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, I meant it is on the ballot that the 99 are fighting against convicted felons running. Either way KEEP RILEY SHERIFF!
ReplyDeleteHow about explaining the circumstances of the assault and an official statement about the affair with the young lady. Did he or did he not cheat on his wife? Yes or no answer, fairly simple. Let's put both to rest. I'm tired of hearing about both of them.
ReplyDeleteI know Brad well. It is in his best interest to remain quiet and say no comment. Otherwise, he would have a press conference.
ReplyDeleteThis is out dated shit again!! You talk about the assault 100 years ago that was dropped and also about sleeping with the town slut which again no proof or validity is provided just like 4 years ago when this was brought up!! Get over this and move on, obviously no one cares about this made up shit so meanwhile, think of something new for 2014 to say against Riley because we are keeping him in office in our/his county!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll brad does is say no comment. He does not address the community. Ever. Blind eyes support him.
ReplyDeleteKEEP SHERIFF RILEY 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteDeputies being forced to work for the Sheriff's campaign? What a joke. I happen to be one of the CIVILIANS that has worked for the Sheriff the past 4 years selling ice. As a matter of fact there has been no deputies involved for the past few years. I do everything I can to help Brad because he is a good man that I have always looked up to, and he does an excellent job running the Sheriff's Office. The majority of the negative comments being made on here are from former deputies who were FIRED for SCREWING UP and or NOT DOING THEIR JOBS. So naturally they have plenty of time to lurk around on here and dream up negative lies about the Sheriff. Anyone that has actually met Brad knows the kind of person he is, and understands why we are KEEPING BRAD RILEY SHERIFF in 2010, and for many more years.
ReplyDelete^you were raising money for his campaign, and there were many deputies out there helping. I bought ice, and I took pictures of it happening....80% of this department is ready for a change....20% enjoy the perks of ass kissing like the person that commented above
ReplyDeleteI have met Brad at a little league baseball game. He was furiously yelling at those young boys. Is this how he treats the deputies? With no respect, intelligence or leadership? Just intimidation?
ReplyDeletePlace your vote now for the next cabarrus County Sheriff... Unofficial vote. Comments welcome.
ReplyDeleteCopy and paste the link.
http://www.topix.com/forum/county/cabarrus-nc/T5A36ICHAR1KNL7JG
Well unfortunately there are no perks for me, I am not affiliated with the Sheriff's Office, and I dont need you to tell me what I was doing, I am fully aware that I was raising money for the Sheriff's campaign. And like I said, it was all civilians working at the speedway selling ice, only 5 of us worked last year. and that has been the case for the past several years. You obviously don't have a clue what youre talking about, and if you do in fact have pictures I would love to see them, because I am sure there are no deputies in them. But I know I'll never see them because they don't exist. The only people ready for a change are those who are mad because they did something stupid and got fired for it, its that simple.
ReplyDeleteThe selling of the ice was the Sheriffs department for the Sherrifs campaign. Riley is sneaky and tricky...
ReplyDeleteBrad knows the pictures exist.
ReplyDeleteIn 2000 Brad Riley promised to stay in Cabarrus County, improve the Sheriff's office, better equip the officers and improve citizen communications with the Sheriff's office. He has done exactly what he promised. Brad Riley brings experience and dedication to his office and is dedicated to the citizens of Cabarrus County. Brad Riley has been a long term resident of Cabarrus County, attending local schools and churches. Brad Riley knows first hand what the needs are for Cabarrus County and has been addressing those needs. There is no reason to change our Sheriff. VOTE to RE-ELECT BRAD RILEY!
ReplyDeleteHe botched the jail by 150 million dollars, and has numerous lawsuits facing the Sheriff's department because he lies constantly. Democrats wasting our money. VOTE CONSERVATIVE!!!
ReplyDeleteCaptain Tommy Furr I have so much respect for you the way you put that sign in its place. I bet that sign didn't talk back to you. You are so brave. I can see how you really stand up for yourself.
ReplyDeleteLOSERS!!!RILEY WINS AGAIN IN 2010!!!
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