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

The sheriff said Archie's CRP levels on 5 November would have been raised at a subsequent post-clinic multi-disciplinary team meeting, but this meeting was rescheduled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Bornman said he’d approach oversight bodies “with an open mind” but believes it is the sheriff who should be making the decisions on policy and bringing accountability to the department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“At the end of the day, you’re not going to hear me say, ‘I was elected sheriff, I can do whatever I want,’” Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The mayor and the board members and the sheriff all looked relieved until Upton added, “Pay me ten thousand dollars and I’ll stop right now!”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney