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Georgia Sheriff Negotiates Peaceful End to Hostage Situation in Station Lobby
The hostage was a Lyft driver who picked up the suspect in Hall County. During the drive to Dawson County, the suspect reportedly threatened the driver with a knife and demanded to be taken directly to the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
June 5, 2025
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Florida Sheriff Has Man Who Allegedly Threatened Him Flown Across Country and Arrested
“Look me in the eye and tell me why you want me dead,” the sheriff ordered after introducing himself to the suspect.
May 22, 2025
Volusia County, Florida, Sheriff Mike Chitwood confronts a Washington man who allegedly threatened his life.
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Colorado Sheriff Running for Governor
"Rural Colorado comprises 75% of our state and provides considerable economic benefit from the creation of agriculture, ranching and minerals but is virtually ignored when it comes to state resources," Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said.
March 19, 2025
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Riverside County Sheriff Expected to Run for California Governor
Sheriff Chad Bianco is expected to make an official announcement on his coming run Monday. Current Gov. Gavin Newsom cannot run again.
February 12, 2025
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is reportedly weighing a campaign for California governor.
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Colorado Sheriff Wins $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Against County
In the lawsuit, the four said they were pressured to resign or be fired for supporting the former sheriff's opponent in the 2018 election.
January 29, 2025
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Controversial California Sheriff to Face Special Election
The March 4 special election will allow voters to decide on an amendment to the county charter that, if approved, would grant the board the power to remove a sitting sheriff.
December 4, 2024
San Mateo County, California, Sheriff Christina Corpus could be fired by the county board of supervisors after a March special election.
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Former Indiana Sheriff Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
"You've tarnished the badge and failed everyone in law enforcement," the judge said just before he issued the sentence,
October 16, 2024
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North Carolina Sheriff Slams County Manager, Says “Red Tape” Hindering Hurricane Relief
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White wrote on social media Tuesday about Franklin County Manager Kim Denton, saying she has “displayed a grotesque lack of leadership.”
October 9, 2024
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Sheriff Angered by Kamala Harris Using Him in Ad
The Sheriff wants to make it abundantly clear that his image is being used without his permission, and he does NOT endorse Harris for President or any other political office," Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said in a statement.
August 14, 2024
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Southern California Sheriff Considering Run for Governor
Republican activists across the region have been talking up Chad Bianco, the elected sheriff of Riverside County, as a future Sacramento aspirant.
April 12, 2024
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Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed
"Can you care about us before we’re dead?" said Sheriff Bob Fletcher. "Everyone rushes to make a positive statement when someone is killed but before that the support is waning."
March 4, 2024
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Editorial: America Needs More Straight-Talking Sheriffs
“Society wants to blame everything else but where the blame should be. The blame goes to this individual,” Sheriff Billy Woods said.
February 29, 2024
Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods schools the media on police operations, crime, and individual responsibility.
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