Bengie Gaddis Promoted To Sheriff's Patrol Captain

Sheriff Steve Bizzell (left) congratulates Bengie Gaddis on his appointment to captain of the 40-member patrol division. Gaddis will train under current Patrol Captain Mardy Benson who will retire early next year.

Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell has appointed Bengie Gaddis to the rank of captain. Gaddis will oversee the 40 member patrol division. Gaddis will train under current Patrol Captain Mardy Benson who will retire early next year. Gaddis told WMPM, “I am honored the Sheriff had the confidence and belief in me to put me in this position.” Sheriff Bizzell said he tapped Gaddis due to his leadership abilities and his caring personality. “He cares about his fellow man and has a deep appreciation of the office of sheriff and our goals,” Bizzell said. “He likes to help people and to make a difference.” Gaddis, 32, graduated from North Johnston High School in 1993, and worked for 17 months under Sheriff Freddie Narron. He served brief stints with the Goldsboro , Clayton and Selma police departments before returning to work for Sheriff Bizzell in January 2000 as a detective. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2004, and to the major crimes division in 2006. As captain of the patrol division, Gaddis will oversee one of the busiest sections of the sheriff’s office. The patrol division responds to a call for service on average of every 14 minutes, and receives approximately 153 criminal and civil papers to serve each day. Gaddis, who lives in Smithfield , is married to Jennifer Gaddis. They have two children, an 8-year-old daughter, Madison, and two-year-old son, Jaxon. A lifelong Johnston County resident, Bengie is the youngest of seven children. His parents, Willie and Grace Gaddis, reside in the Shoeheel community. Gaddis is also a volunteer with the Smithfield Fire Department.