Tompkins is known for his refusal to work with ICE, having ended his department's contract with the federal agency.
Tompkins, 67, was charged with two counts of Extortion Under Color of Official Right by a federal grand jury. He was arrested Thursday morning in the Southern District of Florida, the Department of Justice says.
“Mr. Tompkins is a sitting Sheriff, responsible for over 1,000 employees, who was elected by the good people of Suffolk County. Today, he is alleged to have extorted an executive from a cannabis company, using his official position as Sheriff to benefit himself… The people of Suffolk County deserve better,” said U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley, calling the alleged conduct an “affront” to voters and public servants.
Tompkins is known for his refusal to work with ICE, having ended his department's contract with the federal agency.
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2025-08-09T06:39-0400 | Comment by: Dean
SOS DD. Usual demographics.