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LIMA — Interim Allen County Sheriff Jimmy Everett, 62, died Tuesday night at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was appointed Feb. 1 after the resignation of Sam Crish, who served in the position since election in 2008. The former sheriff is under investigation by the FBI. He has said he is a compulsive gambler and sought treatment out of state.
Everett was a 40-year employee of the department. The Allen County Commissioners will select a replacement today.
The Allen County Republican Party has 40 days to appoint a sheriff who must run for election next year because Crish’s term just began in January.
Former Allen County Sheriff Dan Beck has said he wants to run.