MUNCIE, Ind. — David Williams has spent most of his life working in Muncie. With almost thirty years of experience in law enforcement for Delaware County, he has decided to run for sheriff in this year's election.
“I think this is very important, people know their local sheriff personally, because you know like I said working in the schools, I did that for eighteen years. Two jobs for eighteen years and I truly enjoyed it.” David Williams, Sheriff Candidate said.
His experience in the Delaware County’s school system and as a Sergeant pushed him into wanting to take a leadership role.
“I started and became a police officer, that’s when I was like, hey I am the type of individual, I want to get every certification possible, I want to be the best possibly, and i want to do everything I possibly can, while I'm young enough, and I wanna make an impact.” Williams said.
Williams and his supporters took part in the Muncie Saint Patrick’s Day parade that is held downtown Muncie.
“It is so exciting, I mean, first of all we love Saint Patrick’s Day, and it's great to be here, Dave is just a great guy, so I do not think I would be any place else, even though its a little chilly out here, but I would not want to be anywhere else,” Todd StJohn, a supporter, said.
“If people could see the sheriffs department, or the ball state police department, or the Muncie Police Department, really any police department in Delaware County and look at us as were here and we are not the bad guys, we are here to help you guys, we are here to protect and serve, and that’s just the bottom line,” Williams said.
William’s is hoping to serve a new role as County Sheriff in this year's 2026 election.
For more information on Delaware County’s election go to co.delaware.in.us
Contact Mira Bloomer with comments at mira.bloomer@bsu.edu.
