Eighteen Seek Walker Appointment As Milwaukee County Sheriff

Eighteen law enforcement officers in Milwaukee County want to be the next sheriff, replacing David Clarke who suddenly quit at the end of August. Acting sheriff Richard Schmidt is among those applying to Governor Scott Walker, who will make the final choice. The others include Major League Baseball security vice president and former Milwaukee Police captain Earnell Lucas, city captain Alfonso Morales, and city lieutenants Chris Moews and Eric Donaldson. Recently retired Milwaukee assistant police chief Carianne Yerkes is also seeking the gubernatorial appointment to serve through 2018. Walker’s office expects to choose an appointee to replace Clarke by the end of this year.