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Sheriff Ron Hewett

Thirteen interested in replacing Hewett

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videoThirteen people have expressed interested in being the new sheriff of Brunswick County. On May 10, the Brunswick Democratic Party's Executive Committee will meet to choose a replacement for ex-Sheriff Ron Hewett, who was removed from office in late March. Full story...
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Process underway to replace Hewett

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Brunswick County is less than a month away from having a new sheriff. State law says that the party of the former sheriff will decide the next sheriff. Because Ron Hewett is a Democrat, the Brunswick County Democratic Party will be choosing the new sheriff. But not without asking for the public's input. Full story...
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Many express interest in Hewett's job

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One day after Brunswick County sheriff Ron Hewett resigned about 18 people have expressed interest in his old job. Full story...
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Ron Hewett resigns as Brunswick County Sheriff

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videoRonald Hewett has resigned from his position as Sheriff of Brunswick County. He was suspended from his post on March 27. He is under investigation for alleged embezzlement, sexual harassment and showing up at crime scenes intoxicated. Full story...
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Hewett to receive paycheck during suspension

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Opinions on the street are mixed as to whether Brunswick County Sheriff Ronald Hewett should get a paycheck during his suspension. But opinions aside, the county attorney has made a decision. Full story...
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Brunswick County remains without permanent sheriff

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Brunswick County will remain without a permanent sheriff, at least for now. Full story...
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Ex-Brunswick County Sheriffs' Dept. employee talks

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videoA women who spent five years working under Ron Hewett told NewsChannel 3 about the good, the bad and the ugly of what was really going on behind the scenes. Full story...
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Brunswick County debating how, when to replace Sheriff Hewett

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Since Ronald Hewett's suspension as the Brunswick County sheriff there has been a lot of debate and even confusion as to when and how to replace him. Full story...
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Sheriff Hewett indicted with embezzlement, obstruction

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videoBrunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett was indicted on four criminal charges at today's hearing: three counts of embezzlement and one count of obstruction of justice. Hewett's problems have grown dramatically since a federal investigation was launched in June. Full story...
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Charges against Sheriff Hewett

The story broke last night: Sheriff Ron Hewitt removed as Brunswick County sheriff. Hewett's office has been under federal investigation since June. However, last night's removal was separate from that action. This was the work of district attorney rex gore and many of Hewett's own deputies.
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Sheriff Hewett audio evidence

Among the evidence District Attorney Rex Gore has provided are phone calls between Hewett and some of his deputies. As Kevin Wuzzardo reports investigators say some of those calls show Hewett drunk and even talking about suicide.
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Acting sheriff reacts to Hewett's removal

Hewett has a chance to fight his removal in court during a hearing on Monday. For the moment, though, Brunswick County Coroner Greg White is the acting sheriff under state law. His job is to keep the department functioning smoothly during this period of instability.
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Viewer comments about Sheriff Hewett suspension

We told you earlier about the allegations surrounding the suspension of Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewitt. As you might imagine, our viewers have some interesting opinions on the subject. They posted some of them today here on wwaytv3.com.
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Documents released regarding Hewett subpoena

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Back in November NewsChannel 3 got a tip that Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett ordered inmates to do yardwork in preparation for his son's wedding. Full story...
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Hewett subpoenas reference inmate work

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We're finally hearing new information about the subpoenas issued for some of Brunswick County sheriff Ron Hewett's family members and deputies. Full story...
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