Barry Golding
Sheriff, Washington County
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Office held
| Sheriff | Washington County | Source |
Background
Barry Golding is identified as Washington County sheriff on the office's current leadership page. A March 2026 vacancy announcement described his military police service during Operation Desert Storm, a 21-year career with St. George police and work establishing the county attorney's Investigations Division. He became undersheriff in 2021 and was named acting sheriff following Nate Brooksby's March 27, 2026 resignation.
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