McClure told Council the day before that "[t]here is no person more ready to be Sheriff of Northampton County than Chris Zieger is. He's done an amazing job as Acting Sheriff since Sheriff Johnston retired. ... There truly is no one more qualified to lead this department than Chris."
Northampton County has had a Sheriff since the county was first established in 1752. Deputy Nathan Ogden was the first law enforcement officer killed in the Commonwealth. He was shot in 1771 when attempting to arrest a fugitive during the Pennamite-Yankee War.
The Sheriff's office is charged with providing physical security for the courts; service of civil filings; fugitive location and arrests; administration of monthly Sheriff Sales; and prisoner transport.
Zieger, a 1991 graduate of Muhlenberg College, has been employed with the Sheriff's department since 1994. He started as a Deputy and worked his way up through the ranks to become the Chief Deputy in 2010.
Northampton and Luzerne are the only Pennsylvania counties that appoint the Sheriff. In other counties, the office is an elected position.
Congratulations, Sheriff Ziegler!
ReplyDeleteGood dude. His Dad Rudy was a solid guy too. Very astute attorney.
ReplyDeleteWhere does he stand on those illegals or is he another look away boy?
ReplyDeleteNorthampton need a lot of new people.
ReplyDeleteHe will be a great sheriff! Congratulations, Chris!
ReplyDeleteThis is the guy who stood by as his supervisors and their select cohorts conducted a ‘brain dump’ to rid the place of any quality, educated, middle-class individuals.
ReplyDeleteIt appears there are serious concerns about the leadership and culture within the Sheriff department at Northampton, specifically regarding a group referred to as "Magnum Force bbc." There are allegations that these individuals, described as former CO's/Juvenile officers, are mismanaging the department. A significant concern raised is the presence of a homophobic/transphobic drawing displayed in the muster room for nearly two weeks. This is particularly troubling as it reportedly remained visible during roll calls led by Lieutenants and Sergeants, suggesting a lack of oversight or accountability. Very troubling Department.
ReplyDeleteGasp! Lol.
Delete3:07- sounds like your a former deputy...as in Mike Spinozzi, a troublemaker who cried to HR when a Supervisor told you to do your job...
DeleteIf so qualified why were others chosen over him in the past? Not a knock on Sheriff Zeigler at all.
ReplyDeleteIn Norco the Sheriff serves at the pleasure of the County Executive. He had job security in career service.
DeleteCongratulations Chris Zeigler, don't get too comfortable, your retirement is immenet
ReplyDeleteNew political appointment Chris Zeigler is is a big donor to McClure's failing Congressional bid (Campaign Finance Report). Takes a true swamp creature to last 30+ years in Northampton County, the only county that doesn't elect a Sheriff.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Chris. I agree with Bernie. Annie P. and I wish you well. You are an asset to the County and I know you have many good people behind you and rooting for you. You are going to be a great Sheriff.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Chris. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteChris and I were employed at the Sheriff's Department at the same time. His temperament and experience is unquestioned. I cannot think of a person more deserving and more qualified to lead the Department forward. Good luck Chris!
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