Former Brunswick County Deputy Indicted on Two Charges
A former Brunswick County Sheriff’s Deputy, Timothy Michael McNichol, has been indicted on charges of misdemeanor breaking and entering and willful failure to discharge duties following an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Wilmington, NC, October 27, 2026 —
Former Brunswick County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Michael McNichol has been indicted on charges of misdemeanor breaking and entering and willful failure to discharge duties, according to the information provided about the case.
The indictment followed an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The information does not specify when the indictment was issued, where the alleged breaking and entering occurred, or what conduct is alleged to constitute a failure to discharge duties.
An indictment is an accusation; the charges alone do not establish that a person is guilty. The information provided does not describe McNichol’s response to the charges or indicate whether the case has proceeded to a court hearing, plea, or verdict.
Further details about the investigation and the case were not provided. The available information does not state when McNichol served as a deputy, when he left the sheriff’s office, or whether any employment action was taken. It also does not identify a court, provide a case number, or give a timeline for future proceedings.
The charges named are misdemeanor breaking and entering and willful failure to discharge duties. No additional charges, specific allegations, or findings from the investigation were included in the summary. The case’s current status and any next steps are not known from the information provided.
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