MCSO sheriff asks state leaders to investigate health department WSOC TV [Video]

CHARLOTTE — The Mecklenburg County sheriff has officially asked state leaders to investigate the North Carolina health department.

Sheriff Garry McFadden told Channel 9 a jail inspector from the NC Department of Health and Human Services lied about a process for requesting jail reports.

He claimed he’s being targeted through the process for NCDHHS inspections because of his race and politics.

Now, he has sent letters to the NCDHHS, the Governor’s Office, and the Attorney General expressing these concerns, stating he’s “taking proactive steps to ensure transparency and fairness in the inspection process.”

“No detention center is perfect. Our detention center is not perfect, but we always strive to be,” said Sheriff McFadden. “It is, however, imperative that the inspection process is conducted fairly and without bias to maintain public trust and ensure the safety and well-being of both staff and residents.”

McFadden had separate requests for each of the …