2026 North Carolina General Election

Sheriff Ronnie Fields was born and raised in Carthage, North Carolina. He has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has a deep knowledge of state and local government. He has dedicated his adult life to public service.

Staff Directory • Ronnie Fields

Sheriff Fields and wife Renee enjoy time with their four grandchildren and time with friends and family. Sheriff Fields is an active member of the Moore County Republican Men's Club and was a past Precinct Chair of the Carthage Republican Party.

Sheriff Ronnie Fields was born and raised in Carthage, North Carolina. He has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has a deep knowledge of state and local government. He has dedicated his adult life to public service. Sheriff Fields started out as a volunteer with the Carthage Rescue Squad from 1976 to 1987. He proudly served as a Deputy with the Moore County Sheriff's Office from 1983 to 1987.

Ronnie Fields is originally from Carthage, North Carolina. He volunteered with the Carthage Rescue Squad. He is married to Renee and has four grandchildren.

Staff Directory • Ronnie Fields - Moore County

Negotiate a new inmate food services contract to maximize cost efficiency for the service provided 

Establish a Sheriff’s Response Team training facility to ensure the SRT Team remains proficient in the execution of highly dynamic task assignments 

Establish a partnership with DPS (Division of Prisons) to utilize unused Detention Annex bed space as a transfer facility between DPS and surrounding counties, generating additional revenue to offset operating costs

Fields 2022

I emphasize teamwork and integrity within the Sheriff’s Office and demand our office to serve at the highest level in portraying moral and ethical traits. I promise to work tirelessly for the citizens in the attempts to decrease criminal activity and eliminate illegal drugs in Moore County and provide the best of the best.

2022-2026 Goals: 

To establish a robust K9 program for the detection of narcotics and locating lost or missing people 

To increase staffing and additional technological advancements in our Forensics Division

Establish a partnership with DPS (Division of Prisons) to utilize unused Detention Annex bed space as a transfer facility between DPS and surrounding counties, generating additional revenue to offset operating costs 

Expand upon the Community Policing Program and establish additional Community Watch Programs within Moore County

2018-2021 Accomplishments:

Re-established Community Watch Program

Completed staffing at the Detention Facility (8) Detention Officers

Increased Road Patrol by Four (4) Deputies

Sheriff Fields is a sheriff that works tirelessly for our citizens in the attempt to decrease criminal activity and eliminate illegal drugs in Moore County. He works with citizens to educate on drug awareness, promote community watch programs, and places heavy emphasis on community policing in an effort to involve and include all of Moore County Citizens.

2018-2021 Accomplishments:

Re-established Community Watch Program

Completed staffing at the Detention Facility (8) Detention Officers

Increased Road Patrol by Four (4) Deputies

Added a Telecommunicator position

Added body-scan equipment in the Detention Center 

Identified the need and allocated additional personnel to alleviate the backlog of gun permits and concealed carry permits

Maintained staffing levels throughout the COVID pandemic by proactive recruitment and effective leadership

Plans to establish a Sheriff’s Response Team training facility for dynamic task assignments.

Pledges to reduce criminal activity and eliminate illegal drugs in Moore County.

Plans to establish a canine program to detect narcotics and locate missing people.

As sheriff, re-established community watch programs and plans to expand community policing and establish additional watches.

As sheriff, increased road patrol by four deputies.

As sheriff, allocated additional personnel to reduce the backlog of gun and concealed-carry permit applications.

- Plans to establish a Sheriff’s Response Team training facility for dynamic task assignments.
- Pledges to reduce criminal activity and eliminate illegal drugs in Moore County.
- Plans to establish a canine program to detect narcotics and locate missing people.
- As sheriff, re-established community watch programs and plans to expand community policing and establish additional watches.
- As sheriff, increased road patrol by four deputies.
- As sheriff, allocated additional personnel to reduce the backlog of gun and concealed-carry permit applications.

Public Safety

To increase staffing and additional technological advancements in our Forensics Division 

Upgrade existing personnel management software for additional accountability for assigned equipment, in-service training, continuing education, and an early warning system 

Establish a clear pathway for potential Deputy applicants to complete BLET while providing them employment in our Detention Center

Upgrade existing personnel management software for additional accountability for assigned equipment, in-service training, continuing education, and an early warning system 

Establish a clear pathway for potential Deputy applicants to complete BLET while providing them employment in our Detention Center 

Negotiate a new inmate food services contract to maximize cost efficiency for the service provided

Establish a clear pathway for potential Deputy applicants to complete BLET while providing them employment in our Detention Center 

Negotiate a new inmate food services contract to maximize cost efficiency for the service provided 

Establish a Sheriff’s Response Team training facility to ensure the SRT Team remains proficient in the execution of highly dynamic task assignments

Establish a Sheriff’s Response Team training facility to ensure the SRT Team remains proficient in the execution of highly dynamic task assignments 

Establish a partnership with DPS (Division of Prisons) to utilize unused Detention Annex bed space as a transfer facility between DPS and surrounding counties, generating additional revenue to offset operating costs 

Expand upon the Community Policing Program and establish additional Community Watch Programs within Moore County

Dedicated Personnel to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Upgraded Communications system in Jail saving families money, generating more money

Upgraded the storefront at Animal Services

Upgraded the storefront at Animal Services

Re-furbished the Old Detention Center (134,928.82) at a fraction of the cost of renovation ($3.92M)

Added body-scan equipment in the Detention Center

Re-furbished the Old Detention Center (134,928.82) at a fraction of the cost of renovation ($3.92M)

Added body-scan equipment in the Detention Center 

Identified the need and allocated additional personnel to alleviate the backlog of gun permits and concealed carry permits

Maintained staffing levels throughout the COVID pandemic by proactive recruitment and effective leadership 

Minimized COVID within the Detention Center by implementing countermeasures in early March 2020

2022-2026 Goals:

Plans to upgrade personnel management software for equipment accountability, training, continuing education, and an early-warning system.

Plans to create a pathway for prospective deputy applicants by employing them in the detention center.

Plans to negotiate a new inmate food-services contract to improve cost efficiency.

Plans to partner with the Division of Prisons to use unused detention annex beds as a transfer facility and offset operating costs.

As sheriff, completed staffing at the detention facility with eight detention officers.

As sheriff, upgraded the jail communications system.

As sheriff, refurbished the old detention center rather than pursuing a full renovation.

As sheriff, added body-scan equipment in the detention center.

As sheriff, implemented countermeasures to minimize COVID-19 in the detention center.

- Plans to upgrade personnel management software for equipment accountability, training, continuing education, and an early-warning system.
- Plans to create a pathway for prospective deputy applicants by employing them in the detention center.
- Plans to negotiate a new inmate food-services contract to improve cost efficiency.
- Plans to partner with the Division of Prisons to use unused detention annex beds as a transfer facility and offset operating costs.
- As sheriff, completed staffing at the detention facility with eight detention officers.
- As sheriff, upgraded the jail communications system.
- As sheriff, refurbished the old detention center rather than pursuing a full renovation.
- As sheriff, added body-scan equipment in the detention center.
- As sheriff, implemented countermeasures to minimize COVID-19 in the detention center.

Jail Management

Built the “Monster” Forensic Super-Computer for $5k saving over $8k 

Increased Forensic Technology to specifically target ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Investigations

Upgraded/replaced Livescan equipment (Saved over $10K)

Upgraded/replaced Livescan equipment (Saved over $10K)

Dedicated Personnel to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Upgraded Communications system in Jail saving families money, generating more money

Plans to increase forensic division staffing and technology.

As sheriff, increased forensic technology for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations.

As sheriff, assigned personnel to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

- Plans to increase forensic division staffing and technology.
- As sheriff, increased forensic technology for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations.
- As sheriff, assigned personnel to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Criminal Justice

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Ronnie Fields

- Pledges to reduce criminal activity and eliminate illegal drugs in Moore County.
- Plans to establish a canine program to detect narcotics and locate missing people.
- As sheriff, re-established community watch programs and plans to expand community policing and establish additional watches.
- As sheriff, increased road patrol by four deputies.
- As sheriff, allocated additional personnel to reduce the backlog of gun and concealed-carry permit applications.

Ronnie Fields is currently the Sheriff of Moore County, North Carolina. He was elected sheriff after a landslide victory in November.

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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. 

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