Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged in Coworker Stabbing

LaKisha Easter, a fingerprint examiner employed by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office since 2012, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a coworker multiple times during an argument at the Charlotte Arrest Processing Center on June 2. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and the swift response of staff prevented further harm. Authorities confirmed that Easter and the victim were acquainted, and the attack was not random. Easter was immediately fired, is being held under a $400,000 secured bond, and must wear an ankle monitor and have no contact with the victim if released. Sheriff Garry McFadden emphasized the need for recognizing warning signs and maintaining a safe workplace. Easter is scheduled for a court appearance, and officials continue to address staff safety and well-being.