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Davidson County doesn't need Gerald Hege

Say it ain't so.

Gerald Hege tells the High Point Enterprise he's running for sheriff of Davidson County in 2010.

Davidson County just got rid of him in 2004 when he pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in an attempted cover-up of missing funds in his office. After three years on probation, he regained his voting rights -- and right to run for office -- in 2007.

If the people of Davidson County are foolish enough to vote for this egomaniac again -- incumbent David Grice is seeking re-election -- we can look forward to a return of his embarrassing antics.

The Spider Car, paramilitary gear, the "Bunker" office and wild car chases.

No, I don't live in Davidson County. But Hege led one of those wild car chases into downtown High Point, putting the lives of people there at risk.

Visiting Davidson County will become, once again, an uneasy experience.

What sticks in my mind is attending a High Point Central football game at Ledford during the Hege era. He must have had 20 deputies out there -- and a police dog -- patrolling the Central side of the field. It was an obvious attempt at intimidation, for obvious reasons. Central fans and students never caused any trouble at away games, and such a show of force was insulting and uncalled for. There was a similar scene for a game at East Davidson, minus the dog.

People visiting Davidson County deserve better, and so do residents. They should not rehire Gerald Hege. It's been pleasantly peaceful without him.

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Posted by Doug Clark on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:07 am

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Interested

November 6, 2009 - 8:16 am EST

Lest anyone forget, a number of his deputies were convicted of a number of charges related to drugs under his watch. His show for the public kept attention diverted from the fact that he was not taking care of business.

DonMoore

November 6, 2009 - 9:13 am EST

Hege came to power during the Republican Revolution, the mid-term election after Bill Clinton took power. He could use that same mojo again unless the Davidson Republican Party can find a better candidate.

He might be older and wiser this time. You can say what you want about him; but I know lots of folks in Davidson County that believe he could do no wrong.

Interested

November 6, 2009 - 10:24 am EST

If they still believe that they need to pull their heads out of the sand.

Doug

November 6, 2009 - 10:37 am EST

Davidson County has a Republican sheriff, who hasn't embarrassed himself, his office or the county.

The voters can decide, but I'd say it wouldn't show much respect for law and order if they elected a felon as sheriff.

Connie Mack Jr

November 6, 2009 - 1:00 pm EST

People visiting Davidson County deserve better, and so do residents. They should not rehire Gerald Hege. It's been pleasantly peaceful without him.* Doug

So does that mean you will not be Jogging in Davidson County if Hege is elected? I understand they have a speeding law against Joggers going over 30 mph in Davidson County

Doug

November 6, 2009 - 1:22 pm EST

Thanks, Connie. I have on occasion jogged across the county line into Davidson, but I am no threat to any speed limit.

tonymo

November 6, 2009 - 2:44 pm EST

Of course we/they/you in Davidson don't someone so corrupt as Hege to be your sherriff, but he sounds perfect to be Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee after Rangel goes to prison, or is elected Governor in NY!

tonymo

November 6, 2009 - 2:53 pm EST

Oops, I forgot to condemn Hege's patrolling of Central High's side of the field during a football game. Central is reminiscent of the Parochial School that I attended in Harrisburg (that would be the Capital of Pa. for you recent government school grads!) many years ago, BMD, (before metal detectors, and the need for banning weapons on the grounds!).