ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen confirmed Tuesday that two of his former detectives, Christopher Greer and Jeremy Thomason, have been indicted by a grand jury on charges of larceny by an employee and obstruction of justice.
The sheriff’s office is under scrutiny as community concerns about transparency and safety grow in light of these allegations.
The indictments follow an internal investigation initiated by Sheriff Allen in March 2025, which revealed that Greer and Thomason handled stolen property inappropriately.
The State Bureau of Investigation was requested to look into the actions of at least three deputies after the sheriff learned about misconduct involving seized items from a theft case.
The sheriff indicated that the internal investigation resulted in the immediate firing of Greer and Thomason following preliminary findings.
“If somebody is taking goods that have been seized from somebody through whatever means, that’s completely bad and obviously should be prosecuted,” Sheriff Allen stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the alleged actions.
The allegations have stirred mixed reactions within the Salisbury community.
Local resident Lisa Robinson expressed concerns, saying, “I think that everyone has the same concerns and that’s the safety of the community.”
She also pointed out doubts regarding transparency in the sheriff’s office operations, asking, “How far back are we going to be transparent, or is it just from this day forward?”
Despite the serious accusations, some community members believe the actions of a few do not represent the entire sheriff’s department.
“Three people are less than one %, so you’re looking at a very small percentage; it’s not the whole department,” a local resident commented, highlighting that the issues may not be widespread.
Following the indictments, the sheriff’s office is likely to continue facing scrutiny from the public as it strives to maintain trust in law enforcement.
The sheriff is expected to address community concerns regarding transparency in future communications.
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