Sheriff Carl Ritchie marks one year in office, outlines priorities moving forward

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — One year after taking office, Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie says his first year has been focused on staffing, visibility across the county, and addressing challenges inside the county jail.

Ritchie was sworn in last November, taking over a department responsible for more than 1,300 square miles and a growing population spread across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

“Having the right people in the right places has caused me to have a successful first year,” Ritchie said…

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