Sheriff's deputy fired following arrest on suspicion of DWI, carrying concealed weapon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An off-duty Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested late last night on suspicion of driving while impaired and carrying a concealed handgun.

(DeWayne Huggins)

DeWayne Huggins was driving his personal vehicle at the time of his arrest just after midnight Friday. The handgun was personally owned and was not an MCSO-issued service weapon, according to department officials.

As a result, Huggins has been fired from his position with MCSO.

He had been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2009 and was most recently assigned to the Arrest Processing Center.

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