Erica Patelos

Lieutenant Erica Patelos performs many functions within the Detention Center, and is responsible for maintaining incident reports, bookings into the facility, maintaining financial records and reporting statistics to the Sheriff’s Office. She also assists the Jail Administrators in supervising the daily operations of the Detention Center. In 2023, Erica was … Read More

Felicia Woodard

The Executive Assistant to the Sheriff serves as aide to the Sheriff by providing a variety of responsible and highly confidential administrative support and a wide range of secretarial duties. SERVING SINCE: 2012

Brian M. Chism

Chief Deputy Brian Chism has worked for the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years. During his career, he has served in various divisions including Patrol, Special Operations, and Canine, where he spent 10 years.  Chief Deputy Chism served predominantly in the Uniform Services Division until February of 2021 when … Read More

Israel West

Major West earned his Basic Law Enforcement Training certification through Brunswick Community College in 1998. In 1999, Major Israel West began his law enforcement career when he was sworn in as a full-time deputy with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Major West’s first assignment was working in the Detention Facility … Read More