On Monday, March 7, the Greene County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Matt Sasser as the Sheriff of Greene County. Sasser has served with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office since September 2007 in the roles of Deputy, Investigator, Lieutenant, Major, and Chief Deputy.

Matt Sasser Appointed as Sheriff by Greene County Commissioners – Greene County, North Carolina

Matt previously served with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy, investigator, lieutenant, major, and chief deputy.

Matt Sasser previously served with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy, investigator, lieutenant, major, and chief deputy.

Former Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith announced his retirement in February after more than 38 years of service. On Monday, March 7, the Greene County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Matt Sasser as the Sheriff of Greene County.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 November 08, 2022 General Statewide Election Results by County. GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF James Harper REP 2,297 1,249 1,018 26 4. Matt Sasser DEM 3,739 1,498 2,048 183 10.

November 08, 2022 General Statewide Election Results by County

### Greene County Sheriff

Name

| Position  | Year Term Ends

Matt Sasser  | Sheriff  | 2026

County Boards – Greene County, North Carolina

Matt currently serves as Sheriff of Greene County, with a term listed as ending in 2026. He was appointed sheriff by the Greene County Board of Commissioners and was elected to the office in 2022.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Sasser says he wants to use it to keep people informed. “Obviously, having a PIO is something that I just don’t have the luxury of having,” says Sasser. “We’re a small staff so, we do the best we can. So, the app is going to help us get out information to the public and you know benefit everybody on it.” The app contains information including news releases and arrests.

Greene County Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app

Plans to use a mobile app to share sheriff’s office information with the public.

- Plans to use a mobile app to share sheriff’s office information with the public.

Public Safety

Sheriff Matt Sasser addressed the crowd at the opening of the new Greene County Sheriff’s Office. “This office has been a project we’ve worked on for years,” Sasser said. “It’s designed to improve efficiency, particularly for inmate transports and overall security. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and hope this building will serve the citizens of Greene County for many years to come.”

Ribbon cutting celebrates new Greene County Sheriff's Office — Neuse News

As sheriff, helped develop a new office to improve inmate-transport efficiency and overall security.

- As sheriff, helped develop a new office to improve inmate-transport efficiency and overall security.

Jail Management

As of January 5, 2026, Matt Sasser did not have a website or any information online.

Criminal Justice

Matt Sasser

As of January 5, 2026, Matt Sasser’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Sheriff's Office – Greene County, North Carolina

Matt is currently the sheriff of Greene County. He was appointed to the position.

Matt is a law enforcement officer with the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Greene County Sheriff's Office mourns loss of deputy

Matt previously ran for Greene County sheriff in 2022 but did not win.

Matt Sasser (Greene County Sheriff, North Carolina, candidate 2022 ...

Matt is the sheriff. He works at the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Matt Sasser is currently the Greene County Sheriff. He was appointed as sheriff.

Matt is the sheriff with the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Matt Sasser is currently serving as the Sheriff of Greene County. He was appointed by the Greene County Board of Commissioners on March 7 to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of former Sheriff Lemmie Smith. He previously ran for Greene County Sheriff in 2022.

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- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 