Episode

‘We are ready’: Sheriff McFadden discusses reopening Jail North, overcrowding, Iryna’s Law and more

Podcast: Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Published: Sep 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 3074
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Summary

We sit down with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden to discuss jail overcrowding, deaths in custody, cooperation with immigration enforcement officials, the need for a juvenile detention facility, and lawsuits and investigations involving the operation of the county jail.