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

Finally, in April, Tindal went to the local county attorney and sheriff to have McClain arrested for writing bad checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

“Everybody back to your own business,” the sheriff shouts, while his deputies order the crowd, “Move along, move along.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes