New Sheriff Named In McIntosh County

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EUFAULA, OK -- A retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent has been named as McIntosh County's sheriff.

Joe Hogan has been hired by McIntosh County commissioners during a special meeting Wednesday morning.

Hogan was one of six finalists interviewed for the job on Tuesday. In all, 13 candidates applied for the job.

Hogan was sworn in during a ceremony at the McIntosh County courthouse in Eufaula.

Former sheriff Terry Jones resigned last month after being charged in federal court with depriving a motorist of his civil rights.

McIntosh County Undersheriff Mykol Travis Brookshire resigned this week. Brookshire was also charged with the same offense in federal court in Muskogee.

6/2/2009 Related story: McIntosh Co. Undersheriff Resigns

The McIntosh County Clerk's office says Hogan will serve until a special election scheduled for July 2010. The winner of the 2010 election will serve out Jones' term.