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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