This in a way does have something to do with illegal immigrations. This sheriff would do nothing with them. I am so over joyed with this I just had to share with you all. This has been a long time coming and came about in an unexpected way.

Sheriff Ron Hewett Suspended From Office

Updated: March 27, 2008 08:43 PM EDT

Sheriff Ron Hewett Suspended From Office - Breaking News









BRUNSWICK COUNTY -- Brunswick County District Attorney's office has taken steps to remove Sheriff Ron Hewett from office.

It is WECT's understanding that Sheriff Hewett has been suspended, pending a court hearing scheduled for Monday.

Brunswick County District Attorney Rex Gore has called a news conference and Kim Gebbia is there.

Officials are asking for petition to remove Hewett from office and Coroner Greg White will act as the sheriff in his place.

Superior Court Judge Omar Lewis signed the suspension order Thursday afternoon.

Hewett is accused of being intoxicated while on the job, putting citizens in danger.

It is our understanding that this is a separate action from the Grand Jury proceeding looking into Hewett's actions.

Those proceedings began more than a year ago when Hewett, his family, friends, and deputies were served with subpoenas.

The most recent action on that front was in January when more subpoenas were served.

Those Grand Jury proceedings are closed, and no one has spoken about the exact nature of the investigation.

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