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Sheriff

Governor

Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff, district judge

Both Harrell and Sanders were runners up in the races for their respective positions in the 2022 election cycle.

January 16, 2023

Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff to finish unexpired term

Ivey appointed chief deputy David Hill to fill the position after the sudden passing of two-term sheriff Joe Sedinger.

January 2, 2023

Republican candidate for Conecuh County sheriff files election contest

Democrat Randy Brock was declared the winner after five additional votes were found in his favor during a recount.

December 7, 2022

Provisional ballots bring Conecuh County sheriff’s race to tie, recount Friday

If still tied after a recount, the winner will be decided by a game of chance.

November 16, 2022

Former sheriff enters guilty plea

A former Clarke County sheriff pleaded guilty to using false information to secure a loan to pay for gambling debts.

September 27, 2022

Woman shot with rubber bullets six times in 2020 Huntsville protest sues city, sheriff

A doctor had to remove a rubber bullet that was lodged in April Grubb's calf, according to the lawsuit.

June 7, 2022

Governor appoints Joshua McLaughlin as Limestone County Sheriff

McLaughlin currently serves as the chief investigator in the Limestone County District Attorney’s Office.

September 2, 2021

Maplesville Police Chief Robbie Autery running for Chilton County sheriff

In 2021, Autery was appointed chief of police for the town of Maplesville

May 24, 2021

Accountability lacking in law enforcement response to Huntsville protests

A report on the June 2020 protest police response revealed troubling issues within HPD, the Madison County Sheriff's Office and ALEA.

April 23, 2021

Sheriff, circuit clerk in Washington County switch to the GOP

Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and Circuit Clerk Valerie Knapp joined the GOP.

December 14, 2020