sheriff's office
Coverage of sheriff's office in the Nexus archive.
- Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released as sheriff's office seeks public's help
Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped six months ago from her Tucson-area home and remains missing. The sheriff's office has released ransom notes and is seeking the public's help in the case.
- You won your court case — so why can't you collect the money? One Tenn. woman's fight explains it all
Elizabeth Johnson won a $1,500 judgment against her neighbor for damaging her decorative gas lamp post but struggled to collect the payment. After the neighbor ignored court orders, a gas company, Piedmont, stepped in to remove the charges and take over debt collection.
- Proposition to extend El Paso County's public safety sales tax moving forward
El Paso County Commissioners advanced a proposition to extend the county's 0.23% public safety sales tax from 2029 to 2037. The tax generates $40 million annually to fund the sheriff's office, including deputies, jail operations, emergency response, and wildland firefighting. The final vote on the proposition is scheduled for August 4, with a potential November ballot appearance if approved.
- Missing Grand Canyon hiker, 83, rescued after all-night search in rugged terrain
An 83-year-old hiker named Guinn was rescued after an all-night search in the Grand Canyon's rugged terrain. He was checked by emergency medical personnel and released, according to the sheriff's office.
- Two people charged after human remains found near nature trail in Burke County
Two people have been arrested after human remains were discovered near a nature trail in Burke County, North Carolina. Deputies from the sheriff's office and Glen Alpine Police Department responded to a suspicious activity report on July 20 in the 600 block of Hennessee Street in Glen Alpine.
- Family questions missing video after Clark County deputy stabs, kills man
A Clark County deputy stabbed and killed a man, prompting the family to question the missing video. The sheriff's office is investigating potential systemic misuse of body cameras by deputies.
- Teen reported missing after running away from home southeast of Colorado Springs
A 13-year-old girl named Mikenzi is reported missing after running away from her home in El Paso County southeast of Colorado Springs. Authorities state she left with a backpack and daily medications, and they are seeking the public's help to locate her.
- Man wanted in Richmond County for child rape: Sheriff's Office
A man is wanted in Richmond County for child rape, according to the Sheriff's Office. Investigators believe he may be with family in the Hamlet or Robbins area.
- New fire in Eagle County prompts pre-evacuation warning
A new fire in Eagle County prompted a pre-evacuation warning for homes along Cottonwood Pass Road near Blue Hill. The sheriff's office advised residents to prepare for potential evacuations and recommended those needing extra time or with animals to consider leaving immediately. The fire's size remains unknown.
- Iredell County man breaks into woman's home to commit another DV assault: Sheriff's Office
An Iredell County man is in custody after allegedly breaking into a woman's home to commit another domestic violence assault and cutting off his ankle monitor. Authorities confirmed the incident involved violent criminal behavior.
- Feds raid Queens home of former NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda in ongoing corruption probe
Federal agents raided the Queens home of Anthony Miranda, former New York City Sheriff, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. The probe alleges the Sheriff's office under Miranda's leadership retained cash from raids on illegal pot shops. The union representing deputies condemned Miranda's conduct, citing long-standing mismanagement and corruption.
- Man dies after falling down 30-foot shaft at construction site, sheriff's office says
A man died after falling down a 30-foot shaft at a construction site. The sheriff's office indicated it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft.
- Man dies after falling down 30-foot shaft at construction site, sheriff's office says
A man died after falling down a 30-foot shaft at a construction site. The sheriff's office indicated it is possible he was pushed down the shaft.
- Pre-evacuation warning issued for El Paso County wildfire
A pre-evacuation warning has been issued for a wildfire burning in El Paso County, Colorado, near Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Rock Creek Canyon Road. A media briefing by the sheriff's office will be livestreamed by FOX21 News.
- Abuse of toddler caught on camera at Rowan County jail: Sheriff's Office
A woman was arrested after being caught on camera abusing her 2-year-old son at Rowan County jail. The incident was reported by the Sheriff's Office.
- Suspect fatally shot by Sacramento County deputies following I-80 pursuit
A suspect in a domestic violence incident was fatally shot by Sacramento County deputies following a pursuit on Interstate 80 in Sacramento County on Sunday morning. The suspect fled after being located by deputies during a search, leading to a chase that ended on the highway.
- Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charges after hitting a parked car in California
Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charges after hitting a parked car in California. The sheriff's office confirmed he had no alcohol in his system.
- Bicyclist killed in Kankakee County crash, sheriff says
A bicyclist was killed in a car crash in Kankakee County on Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
- Over 500lbs of illegal fireworks seized from San Leandro home, sheriff's office says
Authorities seized over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks from a San Leandro home a week before the Fourth of July. The sheriff's office confirmed the confiscation of the illegal fireworks.
- Pair accused of stealing car, burglaries in Ascension Parish, sheriff's office says
Two individuals were arrested by the sheriff's office in Ascension Parish in connection with a car theft and multiple burglaries. The suspects are accused of committing these crimes in the area.
- Sacramento cops deploy incredible new tactic to disarm violent maniac using a drone
Sacramento police used a drone to disarm a violent individual, with the sheriff's office praising the operator's quick thinking and precision. The maneuver was described as an 'incredible display of creativity, skill, and precision.'
- Human remains found in St. Helena Parish identified as man missing since 2021
Human remains found in St. Helena Parish were identified as Keith Madison Sr., a man who was reported missing in 2021, according to the sheriff's office's Monday report.
- Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing sheriff's deputy
A manhunt is underway for a suspect accused of killing Deputy Logan Utt, a sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty while serving the community.
- Kristin Smart's body not found, search ends at home tied to killer despite signs of remains
The search for Kristin Smart's body has ended at a home tied to her killer, despite signs of remains. The sheriff had previously stated that there were indications of her body being at the location. Unfortunately, her body was not found.
- DOJ releases haunting images from WHCA Dinner attack and more top headlines
The article covers the DOJ releasing images from the WHCA Dinner attack, Trump criticizing a US ally, GOP lawmakers targeting an HBCU over a canceled speech, and King Charles's royal visit to Congress. Other topics include protests, a beauty queen's murder, and political campaigns.