sheriff

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Move over Martha Stewart, there’s a new sheriff in town!

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Bianco slammed Bonta for trying to halt his investigation, which he said was “probably one of the most easy criminal investigations you could ever, ever imagine” and normal work for a sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The sheriff said Archie's CRP levels on 5 November would have been raised at a subsequent post-clinic multi-disciplinary team meeting, but this meeting was rescheduled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“I got a call from Lula at the store saying three kids came in, unsupervised,” the sheriff says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas