A sheriff’s office in North Carolina terminated one of its detention officers after he allegedly posted “I am Antifa” on social media.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that Detention Officer Brian Edwards was dismissed from his role after “concerning social media posts” came to light, as stated in a news release.
“I am Antifa,” an account belonging to Edwards posted to Bluesky on Friday. “And I will never comply with a fascist regime.”
After Edwards’ social media post, Chief Deputy Tina Sykes of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office placed him on administrative leave, and an investigation commenced.
Brian Edwards was a detention officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)
“I appreciate the sheriff’s office, but I have a different view of how my case was handled. I’m focusing on moving forward and will not comment further at this time,” Edwards remarked.
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood stated, “Preserving public trust is essential as we execute our mission to protect, serve, and ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”
According to a Feb. 2024 post by the sheriff’s office, Edwards began working at the law enforcement agency sometime in 2022.
Brian Edwards told a local news outlet he didn’t agree with how his situation was handled. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)
“Brian was previously a correctional officer at a state prison in Caswell County. Although the duties there were similar, his current work is governed by more laws. Detention Center inmates have more rights, mainly because many are still facing charges and haven’t been convicted. Brian acknowledges the increased complexity,” the sheriff’s office expressed.
Fox News Digital reached out to Edwards and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
