sheriff

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Dumfries sheriff Euan Cameron said his offence was at the "lower end" of harm and fined him £2,700 with a £175 victim surcharge.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

After bounced checks, he brought in the county sheriff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Incumbent Robert Luna will take on a crowded field in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"The renewal and change is good, and I think we are going to see a new sheriff in town," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In 1888, a delegation of townsfolk beseeched Emmett to run for county sheriff, which he did, winning easily.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann