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Sheriff Charles S. Wagner

Charles Wagner was elected Sheriff in a run off election on April 13, 2004 and had no opponent in the November 2004 General Election.  Sheriff Wagner was sworn in on January 1, 2005 by Judge J. Ray Gayle III while his wife Margaret held the Bible for the oath of office.

Sheriff Wagner was born in Freeport, Texas on August 22, 1946 to Sidley H. Wagner, Sr. and Vivian Broaddus Wagner.  He graduated from Brazosport High School and attended Wharton Junior College, Brazosport College, and Texas Lutheran College.  He graduated from the 141^st Session of the FBI’s National Academy in 1985 and holds a Master Peace Officer licenses.

Sheriff Wagner began his law enforcement career with the Freeport Police Department on August 11, 1967 serving as patrol officer, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, detective lieutenant and Chief of Detectives.  On July 15, 1985 he became Chief Deputy under Sheriff Joe King and served in that capacity until taking office as Sheriff on 01-01-2005.

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