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Three candidates running for sheriff in Scott County
Brett Rains
Multimedia Journalist
Three candidates running for sheriff in Scott County
40/29'S BRETT RAINS HAS MORE FROM THE CANDIDATES. <> "THE THREE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF ALL SAY IF ELECTED, FIGHTING ILLEGAL DRUGS AND THE EFFECTS TO THE COMMUNITY WILL BE A TOP PRIORITY." <> "because it's everywhere, it's not just Scott County, it's everywhere." <> "we've got almost 12 pounds of crystal meth off the streets in the last year- and-a-half." <> "our break-ins have skyrocketed, homes are being broken into, businesses and the last two years have been a lot for the people on the area to endure." IN SCOTT COUNTY, THERE ARE 8 DEPUTIES TO COVER NEARLY 900 SQUARE MILES OF MOSTLY RURAL ROADS AND LAND. TIM STARR, CURRENT SHERIFF RANDY SHORES AND CLINT McPHERSON ARE ALL ON THE BALLOT TO BE BE THE NEXT SHERIFF, WHICH WILL BE CHOSEN BY ABOUT 5,000 REGISTERED VOTERS IN SCOTT COUNTY. <> "we just need good leadership, good training and the best of equipment that we can get for our department." TIM STARR SAYS HE'S BEEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR 34 YEARS AND IS CURRENTLY A DEPUTY IN YELL COUNTY. <> "I want to bring professionalism and integrity to the sheriffs department here. I'm a certified law enforcement instructor, a certified Tazer instructor and I believe, being a certified instructor, I can help instruct what we need to better the department." <> "I like working for the citizens of Scott County and I believe myself and the deputies are doing a real good job." SHERIFF RANDY SHORES IS FINISHING UP HIS 6TH YEAR IN OFFICE. HE'S RUNNING AGAIN. <> "we've got the sheriff's department, the equipment and training they need." ON FRIDAY, SHORES WAS ARRESTED, CHARGED BY A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR WITH TWO MISDEMEANOR COUNTS OF BEING AN ACCOMPLICE TO THIRD DEGREE BATTERY... IT COMES AFTER POLICE BODY CAMERA VIDEOS SHOWED A NOW FORMER WALDRON POLICE OFFICER KICKING AND HITTING A MAN DURING AN ARREST IN FEBRUARY. SHORES WAS THERE, BUT SAYS HE DID NOT SEE WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE OF PEPPER SPRAY IN HIS EYES. <> "it's strictly political. I've done nothing wrong, but I'll have my day in court and we will be found innocent." <> "lets let the court system decide that. That's what we have a court system in place for to be sure he gets a fair and impartial trial." <> "I don't have any comments to any of the specifics in the case, we'll just let it play out in the courts and that's what due process is for." CLINT McPHERSON WAS A DEPUTY FOR THE SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT. NOW HE WORKS FOR THE COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT. <> "there are things we need to do differently, new areas we need to look at for funding and just create a new and better working environment for all the law enforcement here and really restore that proactive policing to our county." <> "HERE IN SCOTT COUNTY THE SHERIFF'S SALARY IS A LITTLE MORE THAN $52,000 A YEAR. IT'S A FOUR YEAR TERM IN OFFICE. ACCORDING TO STATE LAW, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE TO BE SHERI
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Three candidates running for sheriff in Scott County
Brett Rains
Multimedia Journalist
Three candidates are running to be the next Scott County sheriff.If elected to office, the candidates told 40/29 News they would focus on illegal drugs and the effects they have on the community."Because it's everywhere, it's not just Scott County, it's everywhere," said Tim Starr, who is running as an Independent candidate for office. Starr said he has 34 years of law enforcement experience and is currently a deputy in Yell County."We just need good leadership, good training and the best of equipment that we can get for our department. I want to bring professionalism and integrity to the sheriff's department here. I'm a certified law enforcement instructor, a certified Tazer instructor and I believe, being a certified instructor, I can help instruct what we need to better the department," Starr said.Sheriff Randy Shores has been in office for nearly 6 years and is seeking reelection as an Independent candidate."We've got almost 12 pounds of crystal meth off the streets in the last year-and-a-half. I like working for the citizens of Scott County and I believe myself and the deputies are doing a real good job. We've got the sheriff's department, the equipment and training they need," he said.On Friday Sept. 30, Shores was arrested and charged by a special prosecutor with two counts of misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery, in connection to a violent arrest that occurred Feb. 16. Shores previously told 40/29 News he was not able to see the incident in question due to pepper spray being in his eyes.When asked about the incident and how it could affect the upcoming election, Shores said, "It's strictly political. I've done nothing wrong, but I'll have my day in court and we will be found innocent."Clint McPherson is running for office as a Republican. He told 40/29 News he worked as a deputy for the sheriff's department under the previous administration. He currently works for the county road department."Our break-ins have skyrocketed, homes are being broken into, businesses and the last two years have been a lot for the people in the area to endure. There are things we need to do differently, new areas we need to look at for funding and just create a new and better working environment for all the law enforcement here and really restore that proactive policing to our county," McPherson said.Currently, the sheriff's department employs eight deputies to patrol more than 900 miles of mostly rural county roads. The Scott County sheriff earns a yearly salary of just more than $52,000. The sheriff serves a four-year term in office. In order to win the race on Nov. 8, a candidate must garner more than 50% of the votes. According to the county clerk's office, there are a little more than 5,000 registered voters in Scott County.
SCOTT COUNTY, Ark. —

Three candidates are running to be the next Scott County sheriff.

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If elected to office, the candidates told 40/29 News they would focus on illegal drugs and the effects they have on the community.

"Because it's everywhere, it's not just Scott County, it's everywhere," said Tim Starr, who is running as an Independent candidate for office. Starr said he has 34 years of law enforcement experience and is currently a deputy in Yell County.

"We just need good leadership, good training and the best of equipment that we can get for our department. I want to bring professionalism and integrity to the sheriff's department here. I'm a certified law enforcement instructor, a certified Tazer instructor and I believe, being a certified instructor, I can help instruct what we need to better the department," Starr said.

Sheriff Randy Shores has been in office for nearly 6 years and is seeking reelection as an Independent candidate.

"We've got almost 12 pounds of crystal meth off the streets in the last year-and-a-half. I like working for the citizens of Scott County and I believe myself and the deputies are doing a real good job. We've got the sheriff's department, the equipment and training they need," he said.

On Friday Sept. 30, Shores was arrested and charged by a special prosecutor with two counts of misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery, in connection to a violent arrest that occurred Feb. 16. Shores previously told 40/29 News he was not able to see the incident in question due to pepper spray being in his eyes.

When asked about the incident and how it could affect the upcoming election, Shores said, "It's strictly political. I've done nothing wrong, but I'll have my day in court and we will be found innocent."

Clint McPherson is running for office as a Republican. He told 40/29 News he worked as a deputy for the sheriff's department under the previous administration. He currently works for the county road department.

"Our break-ins have skyrocketed, homes are being broken into, businesses and the last two years have been a lot for the people in the area to endure. There are things we need to do differently, new areas we need to look at for funding and just create a new and better working environment for all the law enforcement here and really restore that proactive policing to our county," McPherson said.

Currently, the sheriff's department employs eight deputies to patrol more than 900 miles of mostly rural county roads. The Scott County sheriff earns a yearly salary of just more than $52,000. The sheriff serves a four-year term in office. In order to win the race on Nov. 8, a candidate must garner more than 50% of the votes. According to the county clerk's office, there are a little more than 5,000 registered voters in Scott County.