Bethlehem Crime, Community, and the Future: A Conversation with Sheriff Chad Pennell
- Ryan Conrad
- Jan 31
- 1 min read
Season 1 | Episode 2
In this episode of Let’s Talk Bethlehem, I sit down with Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell for an open and engaging conversation about crime, community safety, and Bethlehem’s future.
Sheriff Pennell, a lifelong resident of Alexander County with 30 years of law enforcement experience, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at policing in a small-town community. We address one of the biggest rumors floating around—does Bethlehem really have the highest crime rate in the county, or is it just small-town gossip? Sheriff Pennell breaks down the numbers and sets the record straight.
We also talk about the challenges of modern law enforcement, how everyday residents can help keep our community safe, and some of the funniest and most unexpected moments he’s experienced on the job. And of course, we couldn’t let him leave without asking the big question—how would incorporation affect law enforcement in Bethlehem? Would it change policing as we know it, or would things stay the same?
This episode is full of insight, honesty, and a few laughs, so don’t miss it!
Stay tuned for more great conversations—because Bethlehem has a lot to talk about!
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