Former Brunswick Sheriff Sentenced

Love to be a fly on the wall in his prison cell when his cell mate ask...."What are you in for...sweetie?"

to the one that thinks people are just putting rumors on here on what has been going on saturday night at, brunswick county jail.well you should look at captain kevins comment page and maybe you might learn more.

Ok, 16 months active in federal prison for obstruction. Whether you like it, dont like it, dont care, deal with it. That's what sentencing laws are for. What most people fail to realize is this was a plea agreement. I am sure some people here understand and can also explain what "housecleaning" is when it comes to a court docket. Instead of spending thousands of dollars in tax payers money for a lengthy trial that will end in a guilty verdict, the defendant is offered a plea to get it off the calendar. He pleas to charges, he is sentenced. Its over. It saves money. I dont agree with it. It happens. Whatever else he was going to be charged with goes away. Case closed. That's the real "criminal justice system" folks. None of us like it but that's the way it goes. Now, I see people commenting on how "wonderful" ron is and how great of a sheriff he was. Let me put this nicely. You never worked for him. PERIOD!! Yes I worked there. I loved it initially and then I got to see what he was really like. My first Sgt gave me some advice when I started that helped me along. I did my job, kept my eyes open and mouth shut. I saw people get the shaft for absolutely no reason. One officer was called and fired over the phone while on vacation, just after the birth of a child because someone complained on him. Another officer was contacted just prior to coming to work and transferred to another division without any notice. When asked why they were being transferred, the response was "we dont have to tell you that." Ron is great. Sure. That office is filled actions just like that at the hands of ron hewett. I left because I lost respect for the man. I saw him for what he was. I had a gentleman just tonight come up to me and thank me and another officer for just being out here in a thankless job and doing what we do. Maybe some of you should do that next time you see a deputy. Just say thank you for hanging around and being strong enough to tolerate all the BS that took place and having faith that there was light at the end of the tunnel. Thank for being there! I think that was 3 cents worth.

Just another criminal in a cop costume. What's really funny is the quote... "Ron Hewett has been the best sheriff Brunswick County has ever had." That may be true. LOL.

I bet after 16 months with "the boys" those "basset hounds" at home are sure going to look like "Puppies" when Ron gets back! Yoweeeeeeeeeee!

16 months????? what a joke! a public official gets a slap on the wrist. the courts should have made an example of him. alot of foolish people still carry a torch for old ronald. he may have done some good for the county, but all of that is blemished and overshadowed by his stupidity and greed. those who are lamenting his shameful misconduct should take a look at how the department is being run now. deputies are actually doing what deputies should do. the administration is less of a dictatorship. there are no shrines to the new sheriff adorning the walls of the sheriff's department.

was phil norris at hewetts sentencing as a pastor or a commisioner?? heres the answer...I was at the federal courthouse and heard norris say "it's a injustice", so does that mean he agrees with the laws hewett broke? hey phil, what about the people he treated like dirt? and took their jobs away, when some did nothing at all, except for not collecting enough money... or missing a function..explain that... sounds to me that norris is for hewett...so does that mean he doesn't practice what he preaches....norris, bill sue and marty lawing need to go....

Ronald Hewett saved Brunswick Co. You people that are saying bad things about him don't know him and probably aren't local. Get a life and find something better to do. More than likely he put away someone you know and that's why you are bitter.

What boring reading. The Sheriff messed up and was charged accordingly. And now we bring God and bad grammar into the picture. What in the world is Brunswick County comming to. Lets all attempt to get along and try to make this place better. Do you part and help clean up a community or help someone in need. Maby volunteer your services with the Sheriffs office. Find something better to do than post your opinions of Ronald Hewett and checking grammar. We all have gotten the point.

TO ALL BRUNSWICK CO.PEOPLE WE ALL CAN CRY, BE GLAD OR WHAT EVER HE DID THE CRIME AND HE GOT WHAT THE LAWS SAYS HE GETS.HE LIED TO THE FEDS AND TRY TO SAY HE DIDN'T AND GOT CAUGHT JUST ASK YOUR SELF WHAT HE SAY GIVE YOU PROBATION IF YOU DID THE SAME CRIME, BE HONEST WITH YOUR SELF. ALL HIS FRIENDS CAN SAY IS RON TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND BE SAFE AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS WILL SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET OUT.

I did not live in Leland, but I will say this My Hat Off To You Hewitt. You cleaned up Leland!!! I am from Wilmington and Leland was a place you would not go if you did not live there. You made alot of changes for the good. Everyone makes mistakes. But for the most you were Productive. They should have been glad to clean up or do anything becuase you cant catch anyone sitting at home, sleeping with everybodies wife and eating. So you may as well have went to work. I hope that you come out and run again...

Did you know that in most cases the human brain can read and decipher words if the vowels are in the correct positions, regardless of what position the other letters hold. Most of the people that post here really just would like their opinions to be heard and are not looking to be deminished and degraded by some English professor wannabes. The worst part of it is that most of you that have commented on others posts concerning there spelling or word use have had some typographical or grammatical errors in your corrections. Get a life. If you are going to further post, please stay on topic. Adn htast all I vahe to yas atoub htat.

Wow Jerry Springer! Or is this rant @ raves on craigs list? Very interesting.

people be prepared that just goes to show when you get elected or work as a high official for the tax payers , dont even think about j walking .

What ya gonna do. I thought we had a great Sheriff. Looked good on TV. Sounded good on radio. He made mistakes, and he's going to do his time. But the Department on the whole is a fine department. The Brunswick County officers have always appeared to be professionals of the highest caliber. The Leland police are friendly and efficient. It's a crappy job, but service to the community is their reward. We're lucky enough to have these men and women out there dealing with people we wouldn't want to have any contact with. They do it knowing that in an instant it could be gone. His life, wife and children lives destroyed so quickly. On a dark highway, middle of the night these people put it all on the line for us. And they do it for peanuts compared to other professions salaries. These officers deserve whatever we can give them to make the job easier and give them the edge they need to go home safely at night. Actually, I believe there should be two officers patrolling in one cruiser. If you've seen COPS you know how violent some of the offenders are. We in Brunswick County would gladly pay for more officers, there are other areas to cut and trim in the county budget where it would not be missed and the priority wouldn't even come close to the protection afforded by our Deputy's and Police Officers. We have to make it right by them, and in doing so we're making it right for us. Business, property owners, students, retirees and seniors. Restaurants, convenience stores, could help fund raise for the departments to acquire whatever tools, technology, or tactics to help us defeat crime in our areas. Judge Earl Britt began by saying "he has seen far too many public officials facing jail time". It's a shame they have to be elected. I understand why, but when we turn people into politicians, it messes up even the nicest people. When it comes to politicians, Sooner or later they're all crooks. Choose your flavor When it comes to voting for Sheriff, But always stand with your Law Enforcement Officers, they're standing next to you. Remember, IN THE LAND OF THE BLIND THE ONE EYED MAN IS KING

It's really nice for everyone to add their two cents but Ronald's wrong doings are between him and his God. Some of those people who claimed to be his friend have not been perfect either. You know who you are! There may be people commenting on your article one day. I support his family and him in this process. We all need to acknowledge that people do change and can be humble. I guess the other lesson in this is that people may not be able to trust who their friends are. It is sad that in a world like we live in today that there has to be back stabbing and people trying to start trouble. Ronald is a good person, maybe he has made mistakes but I have not meet a person yet who has been perfect. The next time you get a speeding ticket, remember not to go to a friend for help because you would be expecting to be helped out of something. It might be interferring with the law!