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Former Sheriff Deputy Accused of Arming Inmate
Former chief deputy Bronis Coy Phillips of Madison County, North Carolina, is facing explosive charges after allegedly pointing guns at detention staff, giving an inmate an AR-15-style rifle, and forcing that inmate to work at his home — all between July and September last year. Now held on a $1.5 million bond after being extradited from Arizona, Phillips is accused of supplying drugs, booze, and tobacco to inmates, plus committing assault with a firearm and felony involuntary servitude. This isn’t just misconduct — it’s a full-blown legal storm with serious consequences looming. Support the…
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