New US marshal for Western Washington
May 5, 12:11 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) -- There's a new marshal in Western Washington. Former Clallam County Sheriff Joe Hawe is now the U.S. marshal for the region, a presidential appointment. The 58-year-old says he'll use his experience as a sheriff, Sequim (skwim) police chief and member of the Diplomatic Security Service to make courthouses more secure. He says he'll also continue periodic sweeps for felons. The Marshals Service provides security for federal judges and federal courthouses, transports federal prisoners, serves federal arrest warrants and seizes assets from criminals convicted in U.S. District Court. --- Information from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, http://www.seattle-pi.com/ © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. | 
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