John Kelly Wall

John Kelly Wall, the 40th Sheriff was elected in 1978. Prior to becoming Sheriff, he served in the Army Air Corps. After serving in the army he joined the Mecklenburg County Police Department where he attained the rank of Captain. At that time, he developed a Safety Patrol for the county school system and served as the Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Alcohol Safety Action Project, during which time he championed the use of the breathalyzer.