Their decision, a man born and raised in Onslow County with decades of experience in law enforcement.
Donnie Worrell began his career with the Onslow County Sheriff s Office in 1989 and worked as a lead investigator until 2012. After a brief stint with Jacksonville PD, Worrell was brought back to the OCSO when Sheriff Hans Miller was elected in 2014. He officially retired in 2019 and has since enjoyed time with his family and traveling around the country.
He is now stepping back into a familiar realm, taking over as the new chairman of Crime Stoppers in Onslow. Altogether, Worrell has spent a total of 35 years in law enforcement and is excited to continue the work his predecessor has built.