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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Tuesday that Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson is legally authorized to collect revenues for his office through phone service fees, finding in his favor in a 2018 lawsuit alleging the office was conducting an "illegal kickback scheme."

Democratic candidate for Bristol County Sheriff and former Somerset Police Chief George McNeil explains why he's the man to beat incumbent Sheriff Tom Hodgson.

The former chief of police in Somerset, George McNeil, has announced he will be running for Bristol County Sheriff this fall.

Local community volunteer organization Bristol County for Correctional Justice has announced its endorsement of Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux for Bristol County Sheriff.

The Bristol County Sheriff's Office is refuting allegations in a recent report that many of Sheriff Thomas Hodgson's campaign contributions come from businesses with a financial interest in his facilities.

Bristol County's longtime sheriff received more than $324,000 in campaign donations from businesses with a potential conflict of interest, according to a new report.

Another challenger for Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has stepped up, as Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux announced today he will be making a bid for the sheriff's seat in this year's election.

A third inmate in three months has committed suicide at the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth — on the same day Sheriff Thomas Hodgson held a campaign fundraiser.