Tolleson sworn in as sheriff of Hot Spring County

The Hot Spring County Quorum Court has appointed Richard Tolleson to serve as the county's next sheriff.

By: Rowdy Baribeau
KATV

The Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office has its new leader.

In a March 11 quorum court meeting, the committee voted on Richard Tolleson as the next Sheriff, and he was sworn in on March 12.

Tolleson was previously a bailiff at the circuit court's courthouse and served as chief deputy for the past two administrations.

According to his LinkedIn, Tolleson has an extensive background in law enforcement, serving for the Malvern Police Department, the Glenwood City Police Department and the Pike County Sheriff's Office.

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