Former Fayetteville Chief of Police Kem Braden has filed paperwork to seek appointment as sheriff of Cumberland County.
His decision comes after the current Sheriff Ennis Wright announced his retirement earlier this year.
Braden, who retired as Fayetteville Police Chief in March, said his decision to seek the appointment was based on his belief that he can still make a difference in Cumberland County and put his 29 years of experience to use, continuing to build bridges between law enforcement and the community…