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New Minidoka sheriff sworn-in to duty

From the July crime report: Downtown Twin Falls stabbing, Burley bike chase, sex abuse and more series

Laurie Welch
Jul 29, 2021
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RUPERT — Minidoka County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy David Curt Pinther was sworn in as the new Minidoka County sheriff on Thursday in front of a crowd of his supporters.

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PHOTOS: New Minidoka County Sheriff

New Minidoka County Sheriff

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Laurie Welch

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