Charlie Crist Appoints Sheriff of Hernando County

With Rich Nugent headed to the U.S. Congress to take the place of retiring U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, Gov. Charlie Crist announced on Tuesday that veteran law enforcer Al Nienhuis will serve as Hernando County sheriff until Jan. 7, 2013.

Als 15 years as a dedicated law enforcement officer have given him the experience and skills he needs to honorably serve the people of Hernando County, said Crist. The leadership he has shown as an undersheriff for nearly a decade has prepared him to serve as one of the top law enforcement officers in our state.

Nienhuis has served in law enforcement since 1985 and as undersheriff of Pasco County since 2001.