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A fired Vermont sheriffs deputy who was charged with assault for kicking a shackled prisoner has won the election for sheriff of the county in which he served.

John Grismore, 49, of Fairfax, won Tuesday's race to become Franklin County sheriff, surpassing the two write-in candidates, according to the Vermont secretary...

John Grismore, 49, of Fairfax, won Tuesday’s race to become Franklin County sheriff, surpassing the two write-in candidates, according to the Vermont secretary of state’s office.

A fired Vermont sheriff’s deputy who was charged with simple assault for kicking a shackled prisoner has been elected sheriff of the county he served in

At the time of the incident, Grismore was the only candidate officially running to be the county's next sheriff. However, another sheriff's deputy decided to launch a write-in campaign.

The Franklin County sheriff's seat has become one of the most closely-watched races in Vermont, despite only one candidate appearing on the ballot.

Two write-in candidates challenged John Grismore, the former deputy fired from the Franklin County Sheriffs Office in August after kicking a man in custody.

One is talking up his experience working for the sheriff’s department, while the other says the office needs “fresh eyes,” especially after the events of the past several months.

Republican candidate John Grismore plead not guilty to an assault charge after video shows him kicking a handcuffed detainee earlier this year.

After a lengthy investigation, then a review by outside officials, John Grismore, a candidate to lead the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was formally...