On the couple's road trip, surveillance footage in Royse City and Burleson showed the large black plastic container in the back of the vehicle, and Briley said in the affidavit that he identified Jeffrey Rogers as the only occupant to access to the back of the vehicle and the only one to touch the container. Stokes County: Joey Lemons (R-Walnut Cove) is unopposed. Our County Sheriff's Office About GCSO. We wouldnt do that kind of recommendation without formal board action. No headway has been made in thenearly four years of Sheriff Rogers administration. Rogers is so worried about the safety of students, staff and his school resource officers that he drafted a three-page letter to superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley. I will create an environment that will attract individuals wanting a career with the Guilford County Sheriffs Office. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. I will conduct policy reviews, along with reviewing state and federal standards, to make sure we are in compliance. "I've got kids that are really upset, my granddaughter that's really upset and the whole family is. Sheriff Danny Rogers (center) looks down at his new badge before taking a group photo at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. And then his entire staff of more than 650 will do the same. Sheriff Danny Rogers' hand rests on the bible held by his wife, Ruthie Rogers at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. A woman is being held in the Greensboro Detention Center after stealing Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers's county-issued, official vehicle on Thursday. You definitely lack common sense! That was dope. He sent the letter on Oct. 11. The three main issues plaguing the sheriffs office are: The main key issues facing the sheriffs office are staffing and salaries. He is a native of High Point, North Carolina with a high school education from Southwest Guilford High School, college degrees in Theology and Criminal Justice, and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Executive Management from Walden University. Rogers, 55, is Guilford County's first African-American sheriff. After the verdict was handed, Murdaugh was taken away by the Charleston County Sheriff's Department. Theres a lot to it theyll not know, such as Court security, running a jail, civil process and the list goes on and on. Readers of The Rhino Times will be able to rely on rhinotimes.com for daily coverage and opinions of Greensboro while gaining insider access to important Guilford County work sessions and events. How convenient for Rogers that the elections were so close to the A&T parade, so he could launch this silly and desperate campaign stunt. During the campaign, Rogers outlined his plans, saying he would seek accreditation for the department, make effective community policing a priority, build relationships between law enforcement and residents, focus on programs to help people not re-offend, reduce officer attrition rates, and develop equitable employment practices. Where do they live In the sheriffs letter, he points out teachers are telling school resource officers they have completely lost control of their students.. 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This page is dedicated to the moron elected twice by Democrats. Apparently you dont know Randy Powers. The principals are the first line of defense when it comes to how to best support students and parents, Oakley said. I wanted to be the first black sheriff of Guilford County, Rogers said. ROGERS: Continue to have community outreach engagement. As of Tuesday, every high school has seen a fight on campus. 12. It doesn't matter if you're the good guy or the bad guy, he treats you with respect," Candy said. Rogers said he plans first to evaluate what is needed and then go from there. "I found out Thursday evening when I got a knock on my door at 11:30 at night from a sergeant coming to notify me that he had been taken to the hospital," Candy Kaminsky said. On Sept. 21, deputies say a student assaulted an administrator and an SRO at Ragsdale High School. Also, BJ had an excellent point about government owned vehicles being used like this, though I would be surprised if anything ever came from it. He looked ridiculous. But he also has support and a lot of it is evident on social media posts from constituents, including the more than 105,000 who voted for him. Like Barnes wouldnt have done the same if the tables was turnt! By Wednesday, Nov. 2, the video had been shared on Facebook over 2,200 times. Yadkin County: Nick Smitherman (R-East Bend) is unopposed. Byrd was a 30-year veteran as a deputy sheriff who rose through the ranks to the level of captain and who has said he thinks the department needs new leadership. Randolph County: Greg Seabolt (R-Denton), Sean Walker (D-Sophia). We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. He's a native of High Point, North Carolina. On Tuesday, we asked Oakley if she is considering taking on the sheriffs suggestion of zero tolerance. He killed it! one Facebook user wrote. Ive known BJ for over 40 years Ive never seen a racist side of the man. "I want to tell you why and how I did it, [after Tennessee drops charges]" Rogers said in the affidavit. Sheriff Rogers won the election and was sworn in on December 3, 2018. They was quietly let go with no charges brought against them because he did not want it to get out to make him look bad and Im not going to even say anything about the other female who was a long time officer that was secretly meeting with an inmate for years!!! Soon after Rogers was elected, he ousted more than 25 deputies and other employees with little to no explanation. Jeffrey Rogers was charged with first-degree murder for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Jones by strangulation. Rogers deputies are reporting they are having to use more force to get things under control. Posted at 01:41h . You may not have noticed because you are like him, Sorry Pam Im not the same color so you be so wrong. (Law enforcement experience/Educational level) Three days later, he's still unconscious on a ventilator in the ICU. GC good luck. Slick decides to go there in a cab, driven by shy Jimmy. Rogers, a Democrat who upset venerable BJ Barnes to win the job in 2018 and then shoved aside two challengers during Mays primary, now faces Republican Phil Byrd, who once worked in the department, although not under Rogers. What qualifies them to run a 7.5 million dollar yearly budget and an administration overseeing day to day citizen public safety as well as the housing of incarcerated inmates, and security of a major City. Tammy Rogers told Briley she knew "there was a cooler in the back of the pickup with drinks, but never looked in the back of the pickup during the trip.". Davie County: J.D. Rogers said he also helped raise his goddaughter. Incumbent Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (D-NC) was sworn into the office on December 3, 2018. Rogers is encouraging school leaders to take a zero-tolerance approach. GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) Assaults, threats and weapons are three things Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers says are creating extreme dangers in our schools. Sheriff Danny Rogers (center) holds his hand up as he is sworn in next to his wife, Ruthie Rogers at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. Charles GriffenFather of Hal and Jack; owner of a large dairy farm. (336) 814-3256 The salaries have been recently increased due to several pay studies that were. (336) 814-3256 Your email address will not be published. Dont you think a deep dive into the backgrounds of ALL these candidates should be done and made public? Babs GriffenThe town beautician, Hal and Jack's older sister. 7. The friend said Jones told her in multiple conversations that she was compensated for engaging in sexual acts with the Rogers couple through Venmo and a shared bank account. Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers was a big hit with school alumni and other parade-goers at the NC A&T State University Homecoming when he danced to a rap song along the homecoming parade route accompanied by a Sheriff's Department vehicle. BYRD: The county commissioners play a vital role in approving funding for many functions to the Guilford County Sheriffs Office. Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? 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He is a native of High Point, North Carolina with a high school education from Southwest Guilford High School, college degrees in Theology and Criminal Justice, and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Executive Management from Walden University. What qualifies them as a Sheriff candidate? On July 1, Briley said in the affidavit that Jeffrey Rogers requested to speak to the Ranger and admitted that he caused Jones's death after leaving a Holiday Inn in Stephenville. Not because of the majority of the men and woman there, but because of the present leadership. Rogers is so worried. Democratic Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers is running against Republican Phil Byrd. Total embarrassment by an Elected Official who has a list of Jail deaths on his watch, mold growing in the jail, 100 vacancies and no improvement in site. Our team exposed me first and foremost and did so several years ago, but then we came back and said, youre saying you are the sheriff of the people, but lets look at your record, Rogers said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I own it, and Tammy had nothing to do with it," Rogers said in the affidavit. When will the privilege of the same to obtain a constitutional right to keep and bear such handguns, concealed if desired, also be provided? Sheriff Danny Rogers (right) after being sworn in at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. Democratic Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers is running against Republican Phil Byrd. The fact that Melvin is getting into the race should come as no surprise to Rogers. In the affidavit, Jones' friend told Briley on the same day, June 16, she last saw Jones walking from her home and believed Jeffrey Rogers picked Jones up on the road and left with her. Jones told the lawyer that the trio were involved in producing pornography and that she was fearful that the Rogers couple could harm her to prevent Jones from releasing sensitive information. 8. No. Sheriff Danny Rogers stands with his mom and wife as he is sworn in at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. The Rogers arrived at Tammy's father's home at night on June 17. If Im elected, Im not going to fire anyone. As a result, he is committed to reentry initiatives that will reduce crime, expand services for mental illness, and bring positive transformations to families. Black cop, black cop, black cop. Melvin said this week that he intends to file to run for the countys top law enforcement job when the filing period opens next week. When Melvin left the Guilford County Sheriffs Department in 2019, he handed Rogers a letter several pages long that, among other things, told Rogers that he, Melvin, would be running in 2022. The original Rhinoceros Times, founded in 1991, went out of business in May 2013. Maybe one day we will get the right fit for all the people here! On Wednesday morning, Sheriff Clarence Birkhead held a press conference with Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson and Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers. The transition from his Nov. 6 win to his swearing in ceremony today has been both bitter and busy. He said the womans actions left Barnes no choice. 13. She said her husband, who is 71 years old, has a long career in law enforcement and has been with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for three years. He asks his friend Slick, a professional gambler and his wife Kitty, to help him. The win was historic for the county Rogers is Guilfords first black sheriff and an accomplishment he said he has dreamed of since he was 26. Manpower shortages in our districts are at a crisis level. Was BJ Barnes even there or his imagination? How old are they Guilford County and Samet Corp at odds over terminated contract, Drug-detecting body scanner catches contraband in Davidson County, Extreme weekend weather causing power and pipe problems. Sheriff Danny Rogers wipes his brow before being sworn in at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. Phil Byrd is a professional who will bring Integrity to the department. This morning a sheriff's van is parked on the lawn of the courthouse in Trenton with flowers and a large black wreath on its front. Yes the time for change is long past due. Candy said that Sheriff Danny Rogers and coworkers at the sheriff's office have visited the family since the assault. BJ Barnes is the SORE LOSER LOSER LOSER and anything he says should be ignored because of his sad mentality and not able to accept his failure with the voters four years ago. Rhino Times I thanked him for his apology and wished him luck. In those posts, people asked Barnes to stop talking and for others to give Rogers a chance. I was expecting to win, Rogers said. And hopefully people will see were bringing structure to the office.. Allen, as Defendants along with Sergeant D.W. Cooke from that Office, Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers, and Defendant Rogers's surety company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. The new online platform allows readers to connect and interact with each other as well as the journalists. Those dangers have teachers resigning and parents hesitating to send their kids to school. Yes, a shameless politics production. Danny Rogers you are a continuous embarrassment as an elected official. Officer Kaminsky has three decades of experience in law enforcement, Candy said, including working in New Jersey and 22 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. When you dress like a clown and act like a clown, must be a circus. Jones' body was found in a plastic container that officials believe was. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. If I am the sheriff, I will not ever weaponize the department against parents who just want to express their views, which is their right as an American.. Rogers ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Guilford County Sheriff in North Carolina. Our school resource officers are just overwhelmed with issues in our school system, said Sgt. How can we take this man serious when he dresses and acts like a clown? The next day, Jeffrey Rogers rented a boat in Paris, Tennessee for half a day in the morning, and Tammy Rogers told Briley that her husband left in the vehicle and did not return until noon. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Fax: (336) 763-2585, P.O. Snap Publications revived the herbivorous beast and in October 2013, the all-new and improved Rhino Times was started. Hes a childish idiot. He worked as a business owner and law enforcement officer for years with the Guilford County Sheriffs Office and the High Point Police Department prior to being elected. Time for the circus going on at the Guilford County Sheriffs Department to move out. "I have the pieces to the puzzle you need.". Constant turnover and the shortage of qualified candidates are costly. Sheriff Danny Rogers wipes away tears before being sworn in at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. Please dont assume you do know what that means dont you. Contact. Sheriff Danny Rogers (left) laughs with his wife, Ruthie Rogers at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. : police, Guilford school board bill grows in Senate committee, Robinson to deliver GOP rebut to State of State, Measure aims to nix literacy test from NC Constitution, Robinson: NC is destination state for death, NC could help families in fight against corporate, NC lawmakers to vote on sports betting bill this, VIDEO: NC students almost hit by car passing school, Chick-fil-A data breach; special directions in NC, Man sentenced to 10-13 years in W-S murder, drug, Ft. Bragg soldier charged in romance, COVID scams, NC man wins $2M after buying $3 Powerball ticket, 4 arrested after chase from WS to Kernersville: WSPD, Woman charged for Chewy warehouse bomb threat, Residents pleading after 105 accidents on 1 NC road, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Danny Rogers looks to the future as he becomes sheriff of Guilford County. Sheriff Rogers makes time to meet with people in organizations, leadership roles, diverse ministries and faith denominations, youth groups, school children, boy scouts, and civic groups. Many who commented on the video loved the sheriffs dance down the street. Facebook . Also not smart enough to remove his car keys lock his Sheriffs Vehicle Downtown! Were seeing that across the board. Been a while though, so I could be wrong. Early in-person voting in North Carolina has been underway since Oct. 20 and continues through 3 p.m. Saturday at various locations, with the General Election on Tuesday. Jones' body was discovered 2 days later just north of the state line in Kentucky. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday. The four different agencies talked about their efforts to address violent crime through this joint initiative. Youve made Guildford county a laughing stock. Rogers now lives in Jamestown with his wife, Ruthie; they have six children. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Transparency with the citizens on our actions and building trust by involving our communities in what is going on in their communities. "Whenever they want me to come speak, I am happy to do so," he says. Murdaugh is still facing 99 separate accusations in a different case that has not yet gone to trial for a variety of alleged financial crimes of roughly $9 million. As busy as he is, he often comes back to ECPI University to lecture and speak with students. He will have my full support. No names or further details are being released at this time.". He said he had been told the sheriffs office was a mess and he found it was anything but. Your racist & perverted behavior when you worked at the jail speaks for itself Terry. Box 9023 He will require surgery this coming week to repair the facial fractures, Candy said. Rogers' wife, Tammy Rogers, a former Arlington ISD elementary school principal, has not been charged with any crimes. Ruthie Rogers looks up at her husband, Sheriff Danny Rogers, as he is sworn in at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. If your short staffed hire someone !!!!! He said that, contrary to rumors, he has not made any decisions on whether to get rid of the offices airplane, the regional crime lab or technology that allows for quicker results of DNA tests. Black cop!! We asked the superintendent how she deals with this during a Nov. 16 news conference. Greensboro, NC 27429, Advertising Byrd, on the other hand, says that Rogers hasnt done enough. What are the pros and cons of Guilford County? Its a total disrespect for society. He understands that the new Guilford County jail opened its doors the same day one of the oldest mental health hospitals in North Carolina closed its doors and now incarceration has become a storage facility for people in crisis. Like the other side doesnt do the same? Sheriff Danny Rogers (right) hugs Thomas Jarrell at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. Rogers, 55, a Democrat, defeated long-serving Republican Sheriff BJ Barnes in an upset election last month, securing 53 percent of the vote. Rogers said many . Danny Rogers (D), incumbent The main key issues facing the sheriff's office are staffing and salaries. Rogers supporters say it was just some fun at a homecoming celebration, not a campaign event. Do they have criminal backgrounds. From the beginning of his 2018 campaign, Rogers acknowledged his criminal record, which includes several traffic violations, ABC violations and domestic violence charges that were dismissed or settled. He said in some parts of the country theres been an effort to investigate parents who complain about that subject being taught in schools. 1 talking about this. I believed we worked hard and knew that they (citizens) had been wanting a change for years. Sheriff Danny Rogers (center) holds hands with his mom, Charlene Jones (left) and his wife, Ruthie Rogers at the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point, N.C., on Monday, December 3, 2018. We currently are not prioritizing our resources in this time of shortages of our deputies. Khadejeh. We are conducting a criminal investigation and will not discuss our findings or potential charges until it is done. Sheriff Danny Rogers' Parade Dance Was 'Like Elaine On Seinfeld' - The Rhino Times of Greensboro Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers was a big hit with school alumni and other parade-goers at the NC A&T State University Homecoming when he danced to a rap song along the homecoming parade route accompanied by a Sheriff's Department vehicle. Greene recently made the decision to stop selling guns due to the prolonged permit process and hassle of the gun business. In an interview with Tammy Rogers on June 23, after her husband's arrest, she confirmed that Jones had been paid to produce pornography through Circle V Entertainment but that the relationship of the three had ended. who plays doug's wife in the liberty mutual commercial. Theres only one person wholl have to go Danny Rogers.. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. 1 min read. Seals with the Guilford County Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Danny Rogers drives and unmarked black Chevrolet Tahoe, and officials said it was parked outside the sheriff's office in Greensboro when it was stolen. Next year you will have the opportunity to fix that problem. Im no Byrd fan but at least he isnt openly making a mockery of himself. Before being elected sheriff, Rogers ran a landscaping and. I am so against Black Lives Matter, he said. Barnes and his Henchmen did and would have undermind Rogers and sabotage him. Our public records request returned a list showing almost 500 students in elementary, middle and high schools involved in fights in the first two months of the school year. He said he was the only one there when Jones died and the only one involved in the murder. Wilkes County: Chris Shew (R-Wilkesboro) is unopposed. rabun county crime; paris dauphine university fees for international students; mazda ceo email address; the wrong missy opening scene; expungement clinic philadelphia This latest stunt in the Aggies parade put the icing on the cake for me. . However, when the other race vote for their same kind, it isnt! Sheriff Danny Rogers- a True loser. ROGERS: At this time we have developed a communication dialogue with the county commissioners as well as the county managers office that have proven to be positive in nature at the point. The first week of October, SROs handled one fight at Ragsdale and three fights at Northern High School. He said his win left him happy and excited for himself and the people of Guilford County. I dont want that phony either but at least he isnt carrying on like a clown! If he was doing it for any other reason except self-promotion but thats not the case., It seems like the sheriff is not only promoting racist ideas but stereotypes, Barnes added. GREENSBORO Danny Rogers will raise his right hand and place his left hand on the Bible this afternoon. If not, I will give it to Skip-the-Hyp. During his two and half decades as sheriff, Barnes critics often accused him of practicing racially biased promotion, however, Melvin said that what he discovered after taking his job as chief deputy is that the claim against Barnes didnt hold water. At around 7:55 p.m. on Christmas Eve, deputies came to the 5700 block of Riverdale Drive in Jamestown regarding a homicide, according to Sheriff Danny Rogers. "We are here from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day during visiting hours, just sitting with him," Candy said. R.D. There all a bunch of underwhelming, privileged, arrogant, politicians, which is just another word for FRAUDS. According to Melvin, it was unconscionable for Rogers to fire long-time, hard-working dedicated employees simply because Rogers worried they were loyal to former Sheriff BJ Barnes.