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Jimmy Thornton is currently the sheriff of Sampson County. He has served in this role for 23 years.

As of January 2, 2026, Jimmy Thornton did not have a website or any information online.

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Has been taking deputies off the streets to monitor and escort inmates to court.

Has been "taking deputies off the streets to monitor and escort inmates to court."

- Has been "taking deputies off the streets to monitor and escort inmates to court."

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Jimmy Thornton

As of January 2, 2026, Jimmy Thornton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jimmy Thornton earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and social work from East Carolina University and a master's degree in business administration from North Carolina State University. He lives with his wife, Betsy, and has two children and three grandchildren.

Jimmy is the sheriff of Sampson County, a position he has held for 23 years. 

Jimmy previously worked as the district manager for probation and parole.0..

Jimmy is currently the Sampson County sheriff. He has served in this role for 23 years.

Jimmy currently serves as the Sampson County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2002, and is serving his sixth term.

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Jimmy is the sheriff of Sampson County. He works at the Sampson County Sheriff's Office, where he has been for 23 years.

Jimmy Thornton has served as sheriff for 23 years.

Sheriff's Message - Sampson County Government

Jimmy Thornton is currently the sheriff of Sampson County. He has served in that role for 23 years.

Jimmy is a law enforcement officer with the Sampson County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for 23 years.

Jimmy is the sheriff at the Sampson County Sheriff's Office, where he has been for 23 years.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 