NEW SHERIFF
Undersheriff Dennis J. Robinson has been appointed to the position of Lake County Sheriff after Sheriff Robert Hilts retired on October 31, 2015. Sheriff Robinson is a long time employee of the department and has served in many different capacities. Sheriff Robinson is very active in the community and serves on the Board of Education, Baldwin Promise Authority Board, Lake County Community Foundation, Irons Tourist Association, and the triad salt council that meets with senior citizens on a regular basis to help prevent them from becoming victims of crime. Sheriff Robinson will be out and about in the community because he is a hands on person and enjoys interacting with the public.