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Ronald Alan Fields
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Ronnie Fields currently serves as the Sheriff of Moore County, North Carolina 2. He is a candidate in the 2026 election for this office 1. Fields self-describes as having over 30 years of law enforcement experience and states that he has dedicated his adult life to public service 10.
During his current term, Fields has overseen several high-profile investigations. In January 2026, the Moore County Sheriffβs Office arrested Daniel Alan Rowley on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor 3. Later that month, the office announced the arrest of Jarrod Joseph Rogers following an investigation initiated by information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 5. In February 2026, detectives executed a search warrant in Robbins, seizing methamphetamine and marijuana 6. These enforcement actions have been highlighted in Fields' public communications, including appearances at local community events 9.
Background and education
Ronnie Fields was born and raised in Carthage, North Carolina 2. He self-describes as having dedicated his adult life to public service 2. Fields began his career as a volunteer with the Carthage Rescue Squad from 1976 to 1987 10. He subsequently served as a Deputy with the Moore County Sheriff's Office from 1983 to 1987 before leaving to further his law enforcement career elsewhere 10. Specific details regarding his religious affiliation, later educational institutions, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.
Career
Ronnie Fields was born and raised in Carthage, North Carolina 2. He self-describes his early career as beginning with volunteer service with the Carthage Rescue Squad from 1976 to 1987 10. He subsequently served as a deputy with the Moore County Sheriff's Office from 1983 to 1987 before leaving to further his law enforcement career elsewhere 10. Fields possesses over 30 years of law enforcement experience and states that he has dedicated his adult life to public service 2.
Fields currently serves as the Sheriff of Moore County, North Carolina 12. In this role, he leads a command staff that includes Chief Deputy Andy Conway, Major Brock Holder, and several captains overseeing patrol, civil, criminal investigations, narcotics, and professional standards divisions 13. He has been involved in significant operational announcements, including arrests related to the sexual exploitation of minors and drug-related offenses in 2025 and 2026 34578. Fields also participates in community engagement, such as presenting at local events and leading parades to honor first responders 911.
Office history
Ronnie Fields began his public service career as a volunteer with the Carthage Rescue Squad from 1976 to 1987 10. He subsequently served as a deputy with the Moore County Sheriff's Office from 1983 to 1987 before leaving to further his law enforcement career elsewhere 10.
Fields later returned to Moore County, where he was elected sheriff 1. As of May 2026, he continues to hold the office of Sheriff for Moore County, North Carolina 2. In this role, he oversees the county's law enforcement operations, including recent investigations into felony charges and child exploitation cases 35.
Fields ran for re-election in 2022 under the campaign "Fields 2022" 10.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina β statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials β NC State Ethics Commission β Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Fields”.