Moore County Sheriff's Office issued the following announcement on Aug. 5.
It is with profound sadness that we have just learned of the passing of Richmond County Sheriff James E. Clemmons Jr.
Sheriff Clemmons has served as a mentor to Sheriff Fields in his first term as Moore County Sheriff and is considered a friend and ally in our neighboring county. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office as they grieve the loss of their Sheriff.
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