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Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is criticizing proposed legislation that gives prison inmates early release in exchange for becoming organ donors.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's office has contracted with an expert following the latest inmate suicide, which occurred the week he took office.

New Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the recent suicide at the House of Correction in Dartmouth on a recent appearance on SouthCoast Tonight.

A 41-year-old New Bedford man has died in an apparent suicide by hanging at the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth on Thursday, Jan. 5 — just one day after new county Sheriff Paul Heroux was sworn in.

Former Attleboro Mayor and State Rep. Paul Heroux became the Bristol County Sheriff Tuesday night at the B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River.

Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux said New Bedford's Ash Street Jail appears to be fit to house inmates, but he said that his opinion could change.

The Bristol County Sheriff's Office transition continues as Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux toured the facilities Tuesday with outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson.

After a contentious election, Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux and outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson met for breakfast this morning to begin the transition.

Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux appeared on WBSM's SouthCoast Tonight and discussed whether he'd turn over staff or eliminate programs.

Outgoing Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson said he is 'very concerned about the safety of the employees' as 'inexperienced' Paul Heroux will take over.