BRUNSWICK COUNY, N.C. — A former Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been indicted on two charges following an investigation from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Timothy McNichol faces one count of misdemeanor breaking and entering and one count of willful failure to discharge duties. Both charges come with a maximum sentence of 120 days in jail, however the maximum for first time offenses is generally 45 days.
Court documents show the alleged offenses occurred on February 16, 2026. According to a statement released by the SBI, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office requested the SBI investigate the incident involving McNichol in April.
McNichol turned himself in and was processed this morning, however he was then released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. His court date is scheduled for Dec. 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Brunswick County.
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