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Sheriff dies; evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer

Pernell allegedly ordered his staff to hand over all seized funds to him, and did not keep records of the transactions.

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As of July 8, 2026 at 12:25 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Pernell allegedly ordered his staff to hand over all seized funds to him, and did not keep records of the transactions.
The headline split WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland) frames it as "Sheriff dies; evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer". FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) frames it as "Evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer after sheriff's death in...".
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CenterSheriff dies; evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jul 8, 12:25 PM

Sheriff dies; evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer

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Pernell allegedly ordered his staff to hand over all seized funds to him, and did not keep records of the transactions.

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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Jul 8, 12:25 PM

Evidence of stolen drug seizure cash found in locked desk drawer after sheriff's death in South Carolina

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Pernell allegedly ordered his staff to hand over all seized funds to him, and did not keep records of the transactions.

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Jul 8, 12:25 PM: FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 12:25 PM: WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.