More details were released regarding an early February incident involving Onslow County Sheriff Hans Miller. As those details came in, Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero said his department has initiated an investigation into the incident.
Onslow County District Attorney Ernie Lee made the announcement Tuesday afternoon after Chief Yaniero reached out on Monday regarding the accident Sheriff Miller was believed to be in. Miller and Onslow County Manager Sharon Russell confirmed the incident, which took place on Feb. 9.
Yaniero informed Lee JPD would investigate the incident and send the results of the investigation to him. However, due to the working relationship between Lee and Miller, the DA will instead send the findings to District Attorney Billy West of Cumberland County.