Carthage, Texas

Former Panola County Sheriff Ron Clinton has pled guilty to tampering with a government document, but Judge Diane DeVasto withheld a finding of guilt and sentenced Clinton to three years' probation.Under the terms of the agreement, Clinton voluntarily surrendered his peace officer's license, but it also resolves any other state or federal criminal complaints against him, Moore said. Clinton will also repay the county $1,000 in restitution.It was in November, that Clinton was elected sheriff. He was sworn into office Jan. 1, but was arrested in February, after local authorities charged him with tampering with a government record, abuse of official capacity and theft by a public servant.The original warrant contained the following information, according to a local Panola County news source - all show Clinton stands accused by written affidavit under oath of Ranger Brent Davis filed before the Magistrate in and for Panola County anterior to the issuance of the warrants.The official warrant affidavit/complaint supporting the arrest of Sheriff Clinton states: “The State of Texas County of Panola Arrest Warrant Affidavit