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PPC sheriff's race contested by write-in candidate

Ann PowersEditor PALO PINTO COUNTY—As early voting gets underway Oct. 21, the only locally contested race within Palo Pinto County is for sheriff and that’s due to a write-in candidate – Christopher A. Perricone. Not to be confused with former Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher M. Perricone, the fill-in-the-blank challenger is his dad. The elder Perricone is up against Republican sheriff nominee JR Patterson, who beat Doug Hart in the March primaries. No Democrat filed for the race. Perricone, Sr. served in the United States Marine Corp. as well as the Texas Army National Guard. He earned an associate’s degree from Tarrant County Junior College and is a Certified Financial Advisor where he said he’s managed assets worth more than $17 million. The senior Perricone said he’s also worked as an auto mechanic and truck driver “navigating through the lower 48 states providing Chris (his son) with a broad perspective on law enforcement needs and community safety.” As sheriff, the write-in contender maintained he would commit to lowering crime rates and promoting conservative values, effective training, accountability and transparency in law enforcement. “With roots in our community and a comprehensive background in military and public service, I support safer Palo Pinto County communities,” Perricone, Sr. said. Patterson, a Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s deputy, readily welcomes his challenger to the race and looks forward to the outcome – whatever it may be. “I’m excited no matter what,” Patterson explained. “I feel like this is a calling that has been answered and if that’s part of the calling, then I’m good.” Patterson is a Mineral Wells High School graduate, worked at EC Cattle Co. and moved on to general contracting. He’s been a patrol deputy with the PPC Sheriff’s Department for nearly five years and completed credits as an officer in marine safety […]

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