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

“Lanterns” also features Kelly Macdonald as a local no-nonsense sheriff with ties to the community, as well as Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, a Green Lantern introduced in “Superman.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With 16 in-custody deaths so far this year and 46 last year, oversight agencies and candidates vying for the county sheriff position are pushing for changes at the county lockups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

“In that case,” the sheriff says with a tight smile, “please leave us to conduct our business.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen