2026 Kentucky General Election

Kevin S. GRIMES

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Kevin S. Grimes worked for a police department for 23 years. As a sergeant, he spent 15 years teaching Jessamine County students through the DARE program.

Sergeant Kevin Grimes wins Jessamine County Sheriff vote

Kevin was elected Jessamine County sheriff.

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According to his citation, Corman failed a field sobriety test and his breathalyzer test read .136, with his second test at the Jessamine County Detention Center reading .107. The legal limit in Kentucky is .08.

“If you violate the law and you commit a DUI or operate a car while under the influence, I don’t care who you are, and neither do our officers, we’re going to arrest you,” said Sergeant Grimes.

Sheriff Corman was released from jail and remains on active duty, though he was not at work Friday.

UPDATE: Jessamine County sheriff pleaded guilty to DUI (Read the citation) - WTVQ

Said that officers will arrest anyone who violates impaired-driving laws, regardless of who they are.

- Said that officers will arrest anyone who violates impaired-driving laws, regardless of who they are.

Public Safety

As of October 6, 2026, Kevin S. GRIMES’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

Sergeant Kevin Grimes says he is innocent until proven guilty.
“We all have to remember that he is innocent until proven guilty. Based upon the information, yeah, we had probable cause to arrest him, and now we’re going to let the system play out and see what happens,” said Sergeant Grimes.

According to Lieutenant Purcell, Corman has been a good sheriff to work for.

Said that a person arrested based on probable cause remains innocent until proven guilty and should have their case proceed through the legal system.

- Said that a person arrested based on probable cause remains innocent until proven guilty and should have their case proceed through the legal system.

Criminal Justice

- The sheriff is a law enforcement officer with arrest power and the right to carry a concealed weapon. They hire and manage trained deputies.
- In most counties, the role of the jailer, who handles jail management, and the sheriff are separate offices, but some counties such as Lexington-Fayette County and Louisville-Jefferson County, combine these roles. 
- Property owners pay property taxes to the sheriff, who keeps records and delivers the money to the appropriate part of government.
- The sheriff sits on the four person county board of elections. On election day, the board of elections rules on questions about voter registration, proof of identification, and signatures on absentee ballots.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on county size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 

The chief law enforcement officer of your county.

Jessamine Sheriff

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