Caldwell County’s jailer is retiring Friday after serving two decades with the county.
Jon Pettit, who is serving his third term as the jailer, said his career with the county began in 2003 as a deputy sheriff.
click to download audioOne of the changes since he started at the jail that he’s most proud of, Pettit said, is the implementation of programs at the jail that are offered to inmates while they are incarcerated.
click to download audioDue to state retirement guidelines, Pettit explained September 30 is his last day as the jailer.
click to download audioPettit, a Democrat, is running against Republican Don Weedman for Caldwell County sheriff in the November general election.
