sheriff

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The Journal said Wednesday’s announcement follows an aggressive lobbying push External link by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

They were finally removed from their camp last October during an early morning operation involving police, immigration officers and sheriff officers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He was arrested by the local sheriff and spent one night in jail, leaving only because “some one interfered, and paid the tax,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s unclear if the sheriff deputies were present during the exchange of gunfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“Miss Turner—” the sheriff began, but Mama cut right on in.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce