Gerald M. Baker Coverage

Wake County sheriff says they are ready to help
Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker spoke with WRAL's Lena Tillett about what his department is doing to stay ready and help, if needed, as Isaias approaches.

Wake County Sheriff meets with church leaders on future of policing
On Thursday, the Wake County Sheriff met with church members to field tough questions about the future of policing.

Agreement reached to resume pistol purchases permits in Wake Co. after lawsuit
The Wake County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday an agreement has been reached with a plaintiff who recently filed legal action over Sheriff Gerald Baker's decision to temporarily suspend residents from obtaining pistol purchase permits.

Ex-deputy sues Wake sheriff, claims he was fired after demoting sheriff's friend
A former deputy is suing Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker, claiming Baker fired him in retaliation after the deputy demoted one of the newly elected sheriff's friends.

County manager says county will take over gun range
The Wake County manager informed Sheriff Gerald Baker on Friday the county would take over running a gun range in Apex that was going to be closed due to a lack of funding.

Deputy placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting man
A deputy with the Wake County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a suspect late Saturday night on Caddy Road, located near the intersection of Ten Ten Road and Highway 401.

CBC OPINION
Editorial: We need secure borders but latest bill aims at securing partisan advantage
Monday, June 17, 2019 -- The General Assembly wants to force sheriffs to participate in the controversial and voluntary 287 (g) program and detain suspected illegal immigrants. We suggest the legislature let the duly elected sheriffs make their own decisions about protecting public safety in their communities. Some believe that the program drives the immigrant community underground and isolates them -- resulting in an increase in criminal activity.

Wake sheriff, ICE disagree over immigration program
Federal immigration officials are not happy after they say a violent offender who is in the country illegally walked out of the Wake County jail Monday after he was accused of hitting a woman during a domestic dispute.

Wake sheriff's move may mean stepped up immigration enforcement
Federal immigration officials are not happy after they say a violent offender who is in the country illegally walked out of the Wake County jail Monday after he was accused of hitting a woman during a domestic dispute.

Wake sheriff ends participation in immigration program
Since being sworn in more than a week ago, Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker has followed through on his promise to end the county's participation in the federal 287(g) program.

16 released from jail after Wake sheriff ends participation in immigration program
Since being sworn in more than a week ago, Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker has followed through on his promise to end the county's participation in the federal 287(g) program.

New Wake sheriff takes public oath
A public Oath of Office Ceremony is held for Wake County Sheriff-Elect Gerald M. Baker at Elevation Baptist Church in Knightdale.