GREENSBORO, NC - Acting U.S. Attorney Sandra Hairston’s statement following the death of Richmond County Sheriff Clemmons:
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Richmond County Sheriff James E. Clemmons, Jr. He was a trusted partner to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina, always fully supportive of the mission to eradicate crime in Richmond County. He was held in the highest regard possible by both his deputies and the constituents he served. Sheriff Clemmons was a leader of rare qualities, having risen through the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office over the last 32 years to become a highly respected voice for law enforcement throughout his own county and the State of North Carolina. Always approachable, always candid, and never one to back down from a tough issue, he will be sorely missed by everyone in this Office. His collegiality, professionalism, and dedication to ‘doing it the right way’ will never be forgotten."
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
