U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield
First District of North Carolina
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Butterfield Applauds U.S. Marshal from Nash County
Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today applauded the U.S. Senate confirmation of a Nash County Lieutenant Sheriff as a U.S. Marshal.
In February, President Barack Obama nominated five U.S. Marshals, including Scott Parker from the Nash County, N.C. Sheriff’s Office. Today, Parker was among those to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
"Scott Parker has a long and outstanding record in law enforcement,” Butterfield said. “I know he will bring the same passion and commitment to this new challenge, and I know the entire community is proud of him.”
Butterfield said that he was also pleased that Parker, an African American, would also provide some needed diversity.
Currently, Parker serves as the Narcotics Division Commander of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, where he has risen to the rank of Lieutenant since joining in 1995. From 1989 to 1995, he was an Assistant Commander with the Roanoke Chowan Narcotics Task Force in Hertford County, North Carolina. Parker served with the Nashville, North Caolina Police Department from 1987 to 1989.
Butterfield said he had expressed his support for Parker to U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, who recommended Parker’s nomination.
