Gerald M. Baker Coverage

No winner declared in Democratic race for Wake sheriff
In Tuesday's primary, incumbent Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker faced six other candidates, including Willie Rowe.

Baker indicates run-off likely in Wake sheriff race
Donnie Harrison won the Republican primary for Wake County sheriff on Tuesday, but the Democratic primary will likely head into a run-off election.

Democratic race for Wake sheriff possibly headed to runoff election
Donnie Harrison won the Republican primary for Wake County sheriff on Tuesday but the Democratic primary will likely head into a run-off.

Harrison to fight for old job back with GOP nominee for Wake sheriff
Donnie Harrison won the Republican primary for Wake County sheriff on Tuesday.

Harrison wins Republican primary for Wake sheriff; Democratic primary likely headed to a run-off
Donnie Harrison won the Republican primary for Wake County sheriff on Tuesday but the Democratic primary will likely head into a run-off election.

Wake sheriff's office settles with former employee who claimed Baker retaliated against him
The Wake County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday it had settled an unfair termination lawsuit with a former employee.

Former deputies sue Wake sheriff who fired them
Former Master Deputy Gray Speight and former Master Deputy Steven Williamson say they were fired by Sheriff Gerald Baker for reporting inappropriate comments made by a supervisor during a sensitivity training class in 2017.

Wake County sheriff sued over firings
Wake County sheriff Gerald Baker has been sued over firings two former deputies say were retribution for whistleblowing.

Wake County receiving 'unprecedented' number of requests for gun permits
A grassroots organization has filed another lawsuit against the Wake County Sheriff's Office, this time over the time it takes for residents to obtain hand gun permits.

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.