A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. − With former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines in court Tuesday, attendees at a hearing about the killing of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins heard testimony ...

A man who had threatened to kill himself and his wife was shot and killed by Polk County sheriff's deputies Wednesday afternoon during a standoff at the couple's home in east Polk County.

Brad Gates, who during his 24 years as Orange County sheriff became the region’s most influential politician as he helped expand and modernize his department, died Friday at his San Juan ...

Both Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and his political challenger Heather Lappin, who works under Nanos as a lieutenant at the jail, acknowledge they are imperfect people. But both say they are ...

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has new cars for the Community Action Team. The Ford Mustangs replace the Chevy Camaros previously used by the team. Tracy Glantz [email protected] A ...

THREE FAMILY OWNED GROCERY STORES TARGETED BY THIEVES. THE SUTTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ESTIMATES THOSE THIEVES STOLE $84,000. BETWEEN THOSE THREE STORES. AND THIS HAPPENED QUICKLY.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department released on Friday that deputies responded to an incident at a home in the 500 block of Hartman lane. When the arrived, deputies found two individuals dead.

Editor’s Note: This story has been edited to correct the ages of Cassandra Wilhoit and Ray “Allen” Wilhoit, provided in an update from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. GREENE COUNTY, Tenn.

IRVING TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver died and another was taken to the hospital after a crash in Irving Township Friday, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on State ...

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has faced intense backlash over some high-profile deaths at his jail. His opponent, Patrick Moses, said it shows a failure in leadership. NBC 5 had a chance to ...

As a result of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation, Ivey said, “there has been no evidence or indication that his actions or intent with the weapon was to harm a school or ...