(LaPorte County, IN) - Come next election, there will be a new sheriff in town.  Having reached his two-term limit, La Porte County Sheriff John Boyd will be stepping aside at the end of next year.  And his Chief Deputy is looking to fill the position.

Last week, Ron Heeg announced his candidacy for County Sheriff.  He announced his intentions of running in 2022 to the Sheriff's Office Merit Board.  Heeg said he plans to run on three strategic goals: public safety, personnel investment, and community investment.

Heeg has been with the Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years, and has been Chief Deputy since 2014.