sheriff
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The sheriff added, “This case is not cold.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Lamb is a celebrity sheriff in its truest, most American sense.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cher Arabalo, a former Denver sheriff captain, said she moved to the town in 2022 and promptly regretted it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Nearly 40,000 tips had already poured in by February, he said, and the sheriff has stood by his commitment to solving the crime ever since.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Miss Turner—” the sheriff began, but Mama cut right on in.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Back in the 13th Century, there was a law that said local sheriffs should not receive "for favour borne to such misdoers".
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Charles said the issue is with county jails—which vary in their practices and are typically managed by local sheriffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Allen peppered me with a running commentary on the TBI investigation and his view of the corrupt nature of sheriffs, especially in Pusser’s day.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025
At the sheriffs office in Amity Harbor they found Art Moran hunched down at his desk beside an electric heater.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
