Joey is from Stokes County, North Carolina. He attended South Stokes High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives with his wife, Katie, in Stokes County. He attends Quaker Gap Baptist Church.

Joey Lemons is from Stokes County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and completed basic law enforcement training at Surry Community College. He has a wife and attends Quaker Gap Baptist Church. 

Joey is the Sheriff of Stokes County. He works at the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for 11 years. He previously worked as a patrol deputy, detective, narcotics officer, member of the Special Response Team, lieutenant over the Criminal Investigations Division, and as chief deputy under Sheriff Mike Marshall.

Joey previously worked as a patrol deputy, detective, narcotics officer, member of the Special Response Team, lieutenant, and chief deputy. He was also part of a band. 

Joey Lemons is currently the Sheriff of Stokes County, North Carolina. He was appointed last year, later elected in 2022, and is serving his first four-year term.

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Joey Lemons is currently the sheriff of Stokes County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Values authenticity, integrity, determination, reliability, accountability, optimism.

Plans to adhere to a "first-name-basis customer service" standard for law enforcement.

Believes in "building a community united in service, centered around positivity, and grounded in faith."

Created the Stokes County Sheriff's Office App to keep people informed about occurrences.

Created the first Stokes County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy to educate people on what the office does.

Increased training opportunities for personnel, updated equipment and investigative tools, and coordinated large-scale shooter trainings.

- Values authenticity, integrity, determination, reliability, accountability, optimism.
- Plans to adhere to a "first-name-basis customer service" standard for law enforcement.
- Believes in "building a community united in service, centered around positivity, and grounded in faith."
- Created the Stokes County Sheriff's Office App to keep people informed about occurrences.
- Created the first Stokes County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy to educate people on what the office does.
- Increased training opportunities for personnel, updated equipment and investigative tools, and coordinated large-scale shooter trainings.

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

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Believes in protecting victims' rights during initial investigations.

- Believes in protecting victims' rights during initial investigations.

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Joey is from Stokes County, North Carolina. He attended South Stokes High School. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He lives with his wife, Katie, in Stokes County. He attends Quaker Gap Baptist Church.

Joey is the Sheriff of Stokes County. He works at the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been for 11 years. He previously served as Chief Deputy for Sheriff Mike Marshall, overseeing daily operations for each division within the office, and started his career as a patrol deputy before working as a detective, narcotics officer, member of the Special Response Team, and lieutenant over the Criminal Investigations Division.

Joey Lemons is currently the Sheriff of Stokes County, North Carolina. He was appointed to the position in 2021 and was subsequently elected in 2022 to a four-year term.

Joey Lemons is from Stokes County, North Carolina. He and his wife, Katie, are members of Quaker Gap Baptist Church in King.

Joey is the sheriff of Stokes County. He previously served as chief deputy for Sheriff Mike Marshall, where he oversaw daily operations for each division within the Stokes County Sheriff's Office. He has also worked as a patrol deputy, detective, narcotics officer, and lieutenant over the Criminal Investigations Division. Joey is also a musician and was the lead singer and mandolin player for Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive.

Joey is currently the sheriff of Stokes County. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and subsequently ran for election in 2022. He is currently serving his first term. Before becoming sheriff, he served as chief deputy for the Stokes County Sheriff's Office.

Joey is the sheriff of Stokes County. He previously served as chief deputy for Sheriff Mike Marshall, where he oversaw daily operations for each division within the Stokes County Sheriff's Office. He has also worked as a patrol deputy, detective, narcotics officer, and lieutenant over the Criminal Investigations Division. Before taking public office, he was active in local Republican politics, serving as vice chairman of the Stokes County Republican Party and as a member of the North Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee. Joey is also an avid musician and was the lead singer and mandolin player for Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive, scoring multiple number one hits on the bluegrass and gospel charts. 

Joey is currently the sheriff of Stokes County. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and re-elected in 2022. Before becoming sheriff, he served as chief deputy for the Stokes County Sheriff's Office.

Joey Lemons is from Stokes County, North Carolina. He and his wife, Katie, attend Quaker Gap Baptist Church in King.

Joey is the sheriff of Stokes County. He previously served as chief deputy for Sheriff Mike Marshall, overseeing daily operations for each division within the Stokes County Sheriff's Office. He has also worked as a patrol deputy, detective, narcotics officer, and lieutenant over the Criminal Investigations Division. Before joining law enforcement, Joey was the lead singer and mandolin player for Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive, scoring multiple number one hits on the bluegrass and gospel charts. He also served as vice chairman of the Stokes County Republican Party and as a member of the North Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee. Joey graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he was student body president and treasurer. He completed basic law enforcement training at Surry Community College and received multiple certificates from the North Carolina Justice Academy.

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Believes "public safety is strongest when law enforcement and community work together."

Wants to ensure "our deputies receive the training, resources, and support they need to perform their duties at the highest level."

- Believes "public safety is strongest when law enforcement and community work together."
- Wants to ensure "our deputies receive the training, resources, and support they need to perform their duties at the highest level."

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

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- 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. 

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