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Howie Carr: Suffolk ‘High Sheriff’ Steven Tompkins Earns His Democrat Credentials

SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 10 – Sheriff Tompkins allegedly extorted a cannabis company for early stock access and reimbursement, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted, authorities said.

Summary by Boston Herald
Steve Tompkins was just trying to put the “high” back in “High Sheriff of Suffolk County.” For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now. He needed cash, apparently, because last year the High Sheriff “only” pocketed $215,430, including $22,626.15 in what the state comptroller describes as “leave buy back.” Who knew an elected politician could claim “leave buy back?” But this is Massachusetts. Tompkins g…

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Boston Herald broke the news in Boston, United States on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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