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PRINCE FEDERICK, Md. – Sheriffย Mike Evans released the following statement today on his Facebook page:

The decision not to seek re-election was not an easy one.ย  Knowing this man, Assistant Sheriff, Lieutenant Colonel Dave McDowell will be running for Sheriff, puts me at ease.ย  Daveโ€™s experience and “tested and proven leadership” throughout his career makes him the most qualified candidate to lead the Sheriffโ€™s Office into the future.

Though I am friends with the other Sheriff candidates, who have accomplished much in their careers, I am endorsing Lieutenant Colonel McDowell as Calvert Countyโ€™s next Sheriff.ย  I ask that you support him, as you have me for so many years.

Lt. Col. McDowell will be officially announcing his candidacy for Sheriff at the end of the month.