Burke County Sheriff's Office
 

Administration

Administration || Animal Control || Civil Process || Community Affairs || Criminal Investigations || Jail || Patrol || Records || Reserves || School Resource || Telecommunications || Waste Management ||
 
 Major Banks Hinceman
 
Major Hinceman began his career with the Burke County Sheriff's Office on August 13, 1989. He oversees the operations of the Sheriff's Office, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Civil Process, Community Affairs, Reserves, School Resource, and the Animal Control Division. Major Hinceman is an expert marksman and is a firearms instructor for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, he oversees the Sheriff's Office's SWAT team, and the training of officers. Major Hinceman and his wife, Renee have two sons, Casey and Charlie. He enjoys weight training, fishing, and spending time with his family.
 
 Margaret Stump
 
 
Margaret is the Administrative Specialist for the Sheriff and Majors. She has been involved in law enforcement since 1983, serving initially as a telecommunicator for fourteen years, and as secretary for the Criminal Investigations Division of the Sheriff's Office for six years. Margaret and her husband, David have four children and eight grandchildren. When she is away from her duties at the Sheriff's Office, her passion is for the Missionary Methodist church, where she teaches Sunday school and serves as an ordained minister. Margaret's hobbies include gardening and fishing.
 
Sheriff Whisenant, Major Hinceman, or Margaret Stump may be reached at (828) 438-5508, or via e-mail at admin@burkesheriff.org