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Sheriff Dean Steps Down for Tribal Role | Joplin News
Ottawa County Sheriff David Dean is stepping down effective September 4th, transitioning to a game warden role with the Quapaw Nation Marshal Service — a move he says aligns perfectly with his passion for fishing and hunting. Since taking office in 2021, Dean transformed the county jail and built stronger ties between municipalities and tribes, earning praise from commissioners who unanimously approved his resignation. He’s endorsed Sergeant Gary Graham, a seasoned 22-year law enforcement veteran with deep roots in Ottawa County, as his successor — a choice the commissioners also backed…
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