Shopping with a sheriff
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December 9, 2023

Shopping with a sheriff

By Mon Valley Independent

The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Shop With a Sheriff event Friday at Walmart in North Versailles. According to the office’s Facebook page, more than 100 children were able to pick out gifts “with the help of their own personal law enforcement shopping expert.” From left, Leah Spell, 6, their mother, Deshjua Rhodes, Zakai Spell, 7, and Laya Spell, 6, of Pittsburgh pose with Allegheny County Deputy Sheriff Michelle Davis. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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