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Eight newly sworn law enforcement officers have joined the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and will serve as courthouse bailiffs and road patrol deputies.
Sheriff Darren Campbell welcomed the new deputies, several of whom participated in a new apprenticeship program that provides hands-on experience in the detention center, courts, and ICSO Patrol Division.
“We are incredibly proud of this group of eight deputies and commend the hard work each of them put into completing Basic Law Enforcement Training at Mitchell Community College,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
A few were honored with special student awards, including Deputy Nelson Cisneros (Class Leader), Deputy Maris Chase (Highest GPA and Highest State Exam Score) and Deputy Anthony McDonald (Top Gun).
Meet the New Deputies
▪ Deputy Charles Beveridge began working in the Detention Center in October 2022 and will serve as a courthouse bailiff.
▪ Deputy Michael Bleau, who earned an associate degree in criminal justice, spent nine years working in logistics and construction before joining the Detention Center 2.5 years ago. He will serve as a road patrol deputy.
▪ Deputy Peyton Hayes recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He will join our Road Patrol Unit.
▪ Deputy Anna Davidson joined the Detention Center in January 2024 and is pursuing her associate degree in criminal justice at Mitchell Community College. She is joining the Patrol Unit.
▪ Deputy Maris Chase earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lees-McRae College and began working in the Detention Center in December 2024. She will serve as a courthouse bailiff.
▪ Deputy Nelson Cisneros served in the U.S. Army for eight years and worked in the private sector for 15 years before joining the Iredell County Detention Center in April 2024. He will also serve as a courthouse bailiff.
▪ Deputy Dan Hill is Navy veteran with six years of military service and 15 years work in construction. He will work as a bailiff at the courthouse.
▪ Deputy Anthony McDonald started working at the Iredell County Detention Center in January 2024 and has worked in corrections since 2016. He will serve as a courthouse bailiff.