The Stark County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency which serves Stark County, Ohio, U.S.A.. The first sheriff was Joseph McGuin, who held office from 1809 to 1811. The current Sheriff is George T Maier, who was appointed to replace Michael A. McDonald because of McDonald's failing health. McDonald, was elected to the post of County Sheriff in November 2012, but never took office. McDonald was elected with the support of former long time Sheriff Timothy Swanson, who held office during a period of high-profile abuse allegations.
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“Over the stark plain
The stilted mill-chimneys once again spread
Their sackcloth and ashes a flowing mane
Of repentance for the false day that’s fled.”
—William Robert Rodgers (1909–1969)
“But I would say to my fellows, once for all, As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“The man’s an M.D., like you. He’s entitled to his opinion. Or do you want me to charge him with confusing a country doctor?”
—Robert M. Fresco. Jack Arnold. Sheriff Jack Andrews (Nestor Paiva)
“Just across the Green from the post office is the county jail, seldom occupied except by some backwoodsman who has been intemperate; the courthouse is under the same roof. The dog warden usually basks in the sunlight near the harness store or the post office, his golden badge polished bright.”
—Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)