Sandy Shores, San Andreas – It’s a hell of a thing, retiring a man. You take away everything he’s ever had and ever would have… as sheriff. Something, something… Clint Eastwood.
But you can’t take away the years of devotion and valor a sheriff gains in service of protecting the people of San Andreas. Therefore, it is with great sorrow in our hearts that Shout News announces that Liam Cavanagh has stepped down as the Blaine County Sheriff to become a United States Marshal.
Reportedly, as of last Sunday, Liam Cavanagh met with members of the Executive Branch to announce his resignation as the head of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO). In the absence of a sheriff, Undersheriff Chris Stevens will be appointed as the acting sheriff until a nomination for sheriff can be made. Governor Damien Key has since nominated Chris Stevens as the Blaine County Sheriff, and the public is expected to see him appointed in the coming weeks.
Liam Cavanagh was initially nominated for Sheriff of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office on May 14, 2023. He officially assumed the position four days later, on May 18th, 2023. Since being sworn in, many have said that Liam Cavanagh has been a leader inside and outside of his county, kicking ass and taking names.
On hearing about his retirement, Shout News reached out to Cavanagh for a comment. He shared this statement:
“Yep, I’m stepping down as Sheriff of BSCO,” Liam verified. “I’ve been very lucky—very lucky to have been the sheriff, and I’m glad that the deputies and the people who care have put their trust in me to run this place and serve them… I’ll be completely honest—when I first got the job, I was so happy to have it, and I felt like I was doing great. And then, y’know, sometimes the pressure can weigh you down a little bit, and I’ve caught myself not being on duty as much as I used to. I held myself, and I held others, to a very high standard— that if you’re going to run the department, you need to be here. The people need to see you, your coworkers need to see you, your employees need to see you. And if you’re not living by that standard, you shouldn’t be in the position that was held. I saw myself getting there… I figured Stevens wants it, I want Stevens to have it, and people who work here don’t deserve a sheriff who is going to desert them. So, instead of taking a break, I decided it would be right for me to step down.”
Acting Sheriff Chris Stevens shared a similar sentiment with his longtime friend and mentor on his retirement and his recent nomination. Speaking to Shout News, he expressed “…I think it is a great honor and a great responsibility that I hope to fulfill to the best of my ability. Cavanagh was a great friend of mine for the damn near three years we worked together, and I am so proud of what he did with the Sheriff’s Office and how far it has come.”
When asked on any final wishes he’d like to share with Liam in his future endeavors, He added: “I want to let Liam know that over the last damn near three years how lucky I have been to have him to work with. He has been an amazing friend and also a great coworker. We both shared great times and frustrations together, and I wish him all the best with the USMS- I am sure he will be a great addition to their team and they are VERY lucky to have him. Liam, just know you will always have a place at BCSO’s table — thank you for everything.”
Shout News also wishes to thank Liam Cavanagh for his service! Goodnight, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy new ventures.
Liam Cavanagh was sworn into the United States Marshal Service (USMS) on March 14th, 2024.
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