sheriff

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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

As things stand right now, that could mean Chad Bianco, the mustachioed sheriff of Riverside County versus British-American political strategist Steve Hilton.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Brendan Corbett, also running for the job, served as assistant sheriff during Villanueva’s tenure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“As your sheriff, I will work with the board of supervisors and our Civilian Oversight Committee.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The sheriff in one Arizona county found himself in the same situation as his counterparts across the nation.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler