The management of the jail in uptown Charlotte and how it affects safety there has become the main issue in the race among Sheriff Garry McFadden and challengers Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson in the May 17 Democratic primary.
The safety of Mecklenburg County’s main jail has become a big issue. In December, the state said staffing shortages were posing a safety threat, and it is the top topic in this month's Democratic primary for sheriff. Now retired Maj. Jeff Eason said much of the jail's problems were the result of Sheriff Garry McFadden's management style.
The May 17 primary in North Carolina isn't just for Congress. Many local races are on the ballot, too. And in Charlotte, that includes City Council, thanks to a delay in census data from 2020. Mecklenburg County offices are on the ballot as well, including commissioners, the district attorney and the sheriff.
for friday. jose. shaquille brewster, thank you so much. in other news earlier this morning, a second suspect involved in this weekend s mall shooting in south carolina appeared before a judge. 20-year-old marquis robinson is facing nine counts of assault and battery as well as counts of attempted murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun. another suspect was arrested on saturday. nine people were injured in that shooting. police say shots rang out after a dispute. all of the victims were caught in the crossfire. police have issued a warrant for a third man also being called a suspect. any minute now, president biden will leave the white house and washington, d.c. to push his agenda in new hampshire. so how will he get his message through? we ll talk about that next. you re watching jose diaz-balart reports. can never have too many pillows!