as in officer
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
reported the crime to the local constable
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Recent Examples of constable
After deliberating for less than two hours, a Travis County jury found Stacey Easley, 52, not guilty of murder in the shooting death of a Travis County constable's son.
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Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Mar. 2024
A number of other Texas First Pledge signatories were elected to other offices, including Atascosa County constable, Brazos County commissioner and Smith County commissioner.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Gleason, 59, was running for his second term against Lindemann, a 58-year-old county constable for three years who had served 28 years in the Texas Department of Public Safety.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
The arrest is the latest legal trouble against Hatch, who faces numerous charges following an extensive investigation by police into the constable’s office that also saw numerous deputy constables arrested.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
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Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Mar. 2024
A number of other Texas First Pledge signatories were elected to other offices, including Atascosa County constable, Brazos County commissioner and Smith County commissioner.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Gleason, 59, was running for his second term against Lindemann, a 58-year-old county constable for three years who had served 28 years in the Texas Department of Public Safety.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
The arrest is the latest legal trouble against Hatch, who faces numerous charges following an extensive investigation by police into the constable’s office that also saw numerous deputy constables arrested.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constable
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He was charged with following too close with intent to intimidate, improper use of high beam lights, interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, interfering with an emergency call and third-degree assault.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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Inside the condo, officers found the 51-year-old victim in a bedroom suffering from a gunshot wound.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Willis, known for portraying the policeman and sometimes a naval officer in the group, spoke with Morning Edition about the upcoming performance.—
Phil Harrell,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Howard | Reuters President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that clears the way for teachers, firefighters, policeman and other public sector workers who also receive pension income to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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Having been itching for some neighbors more along their wavelength, cop Danny (Scotsman Sam Heughan trying very hard to disguise his native accent), and yoga instructor Becka (Australian Jessica De Gouw allowed to use her own) waste little time in introducing themselves.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Read Next National Child whipped with extension cord for not doing chores, Ohio cops say.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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The sheriff's office has not yet determined whether there was any history of domestic violence calls from the home.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The sheriff confirmed Litton also went in June to an Adventist school in Chico under the pretense of enrolling a child.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Constable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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