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Attorney General Dave Yost's Statement on the Passing of Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla

2/22/2022

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the death of Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla: 

“Sheriff Fred Abdalla touched countless lives during the 37 years that he led the sheriff’s office. A dedicated public servant, his name was synonymous with law enforcement, solving crime and protecting Jefferson’s County citizens. My condolences to his family and community.”

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