Rural Nev. Sheriff Hopeful Calls Arrest Political

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Posted: 11:32 AM Mar 18, 2010 Rural Nev. Sheriff Hopeful Calls Arrest Political A man running for Nye County sheriff has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer and resisting arrest. Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kolotv.com

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PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) - A man running for Nye County sheriff has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer and resisting arrest.

The county sheriff's office says 56-year-old Ted Holmes was
arrested Friday after he allegedly flashed a badge at an out-of-state police officer on business at the Pahrump Nugget.

The sheriff's office says Holmes told the officer he could be arrested because his gun and badge were visible.

But Holmes says his arrest was politically motivated. He says the officer didn't identify himself. Holmes says he identified himself as a retired officer by flashing his badge. Holmes says he's retired from the Riverside County sheriff's department in California.

Holmes has been released on bail.

Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo is running for a third term.

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