Profession: Twenty-one year law enforcement veteran currently serving as Morgan County Chief Deputy.

Education: Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
DEA Academy Meth Lab Investigator Training, Quantico VA
FBI National Academy, Quantico VA
Chattanooga State Emergency Medical Technician Training
Tennessee State Fire School
More than 1000 hours of advanced management, drug and investigation training

Family: Married to Crystal (Ross) Angel. Crystal was raised here and spent most of her life here in Morgan County. We have three grown sons, Trey, Noah and Will.

Organizations: Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association
Tennessee Meth Task Force
Tennessee Sheriff’s Association
FBI National Academy Associates

Experience: I am 47 years old and have spent 21 years in rural, small town law enforcement. I know the problems we face. I have helped run three law enforcement agencies and two jails. I know the liability to the taxpayers when things are not done correctly. We have made much progress during the last four years and I don’t want to see that end. The level of training and professionalism in the Sheriff’s department has greatly advanced. Through careful management of our budget (YOUR TAX DOLLARS) we have been able to upgrade our equipment and complete advanced training programs, which enables us to do a better job for you.

Why Running: Morgan County needs a WORKING SHERIFF. A Sheriff who leads by example, who is willing to work hard and who has the experience to do the job right. A Sheriff who believes county funds should be spent wisely, not wasted, and who will run a department the citizens can be proud of. My experience, training and dedication to the job cannot be equaled by any other candidate. I want your family and mine to have law enforcement you can depend on. That’s why I’m running for Sheriff.

Top Issue Beliefs: Drugs are the biggest law enforcement problem we have. Our department has successfully prosecuted people in both state and federal court on drug charges. I plan on expanding our drug enforcement efforts at no cost to you by using money seized from drug dealers and grants, when available.

Profession: Retired State Trooper

Education: High School Diploma, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

Family: Wife, Ann; daughters, Andrea Adams, Jennifer (Kesler) Young; grandchildren, Courtney, Brandon, Hanna Adams and Lauren Young

Organizations: Trustee at Oak Grove Church; member of Fraternal Order of Police, Mountain Shadow Cruisers, Retired Troopers Lodge

Experience: No answer

Why Running: I believe in as well as understand the needs and problems of our county. With the help of you the people as well as myself I firmly believe we can make a difference in the county. I am solid in my belief that with my experience and personal concern I can make a change in the law enforcement of the county.

Top Issue Beliefs: Illegal use of drugs, theft and the need for communication between the public and sheriff and the department. The concerns and issues of the public will be handled by person to person contract and not an automated machine. The sheriff will have an open door policy to the public and will value the help of citizens of the communities of the county in resolving any law enforcement issues.

Profession: Law Enforcement

Education: Graduate of Sunbright High School; Graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Criminal Investigations; Certified in numerous other law enforcement courses

Family: Married

Experience: Former sheriff of Morgan County

Why Running: I believe that the citizens of Morgan County deserve a hard working dedicated sheriff who cares what happens in this county

Top Issue Beliefs: My focus as your sheriff will be drug and burglary crimes that occur all too often in this county

Profession: Law Enforcement

Education: High School GED, Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glenco, GA; Cleveland State Community College Investigator Training; Law Enforcement Training through the Tennessee Division of Forestry 1986/2005

Family: Married to Carol McPeters LaRue. They have two children and six grandchildren. Lonnie is the son of John and Cloeva LaRue. His wife Carol is the daughter of Sammy and Archie McPeters of Wartburg.

Organizations: Member of New Faith Lodge 768, Sunbright; Master Mason in good standing since 1975

Experience: None

Why Running: To help the people of Morgan County with law enforcement, communications and old fashioned supervision and hard work.

Top Issue Beliefs: Drugs, theft, availability of Sheriff, direct contact by phone to sheriff's office 24-7, news media communication — people need to be informed — and develop a top Drug Enforcement Investigative Program.