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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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According to a news release from the San Bernardino County sheriff’s department, the couple faked the story about their son being kidnapped.

From Los Angeles Times

A sheriff’s air rescue team spotted the injured hiker, along with two other unidentified people, from a helicopter but strong winds made it unsafe to carry out a rescue, the release states.

From Los Angeles Times

She normally goes on a morning walk, but her mother became concerned when she did not come home at a reasonable time, the sheriff's office said.

From BBC

According to sheriff’s officials, Buzzard rented a vehicle for the trip and took deliberate steps to avoid detection, including wearing wigs and clumsy disguises.

From Los Angeles Times

Remley met up with an undercover sheriff’s detective to hash out the plan on Aug. 2.

From Los Angeles Times