Boone County judge announces next sheriff, first change in role in nearly 30 years

Boone County judge announces next sheriff, first change in role in nearly 30 years

For the first time in almost 30 years, Boone County will have a new top cop.

Les Hill appointed next Boone County Sheriff, will replace Sheriff Mike Helmig who retires April 15 - NKyTribune

Boone County Judge-Executive Gary W. Moore has appointed Colonel Les Hill as the next Boone County Sheriff. Hill will replace longtime Sheriff Mike Helmig, who has served as Sheriff since May 1997. Sheriff Helmig announced his intentions to retire in December 2024, with his last date of service to be April 15. Hill will be sworn in on April 15 as sheriff, effective at midnight on April 16. Les Hill (Photo from BCSO) “I am so pleased to share tha…

Les Hill will replace Mike Helmig as Boone County Sheriff

Boone County Col. Les Hill will officially replace Mike Helmig as the Boone County Sheriff.Boone Judge/Executive Gary Moore signed the executive order appointing Hill at a special ceremony Monday morning. Hill has long served as Helmig’s de facto right hand man. Helmig announced his retirement in December, about two years after his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. He was first appointed as sheriff in 1997 and oversaw massive institutional chang…

Meet Boone County's next sheriff

Hill will take the top law enforcement spot April 16 to complete retiring Sheriff Mike Helmig's term.