See the Martinsville Bulletin for stories about the Sheriff Candidates of Patrick County. This one is about Don Richards, challenger to incumbent Sheriff Dan Smith.

Patrick sheriff's race Nov. 8 Richards: Spending is an issue Don Richards Friday, October 28, 2011 www.martinsvillebulletin.com By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer Concerns about spending increases and drug use prompted Don Richards to challenge his former boss for the Patrick County sheriff’s job in the Nov. 8 election. A former corrections and school resource officer, Richards, 39, is making his first run for the post. He is challenging incumbent Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith. Since Smith’s 2007 election, Richards said residents have complained to him on many issues, including “the increased rate of spending.�