St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office has sworn in an interim sheriff.
Richard Baumy was sworn in as interim sheriff of St. Bernard Parish on Sunday, Nov. 1, following James Pohlmann’s retirement after 43 years of service.
Baumy has more than 60 years of law enforcement experience, including 42 years with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Baumy said he is honored to serve the St. Bernard Parish community in the interim and is supported by experienced employees within the department.
Baumy will lead the department until the next sheriff is sworn in. A special election for the position is expected in the spring of next year.
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