Sheriff Leo E. McElrath III, a United
States Army veteran, began his Law
Enforcement career in July of 1972
as a member of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol. He retired as a
Sergeant in April 1999 after 27
years with the patrol. He was
elected to the office of Sheriff in
the fall of 2008. Sheriff McElrath
works diligently to provide a safe
environment for the residents and
visitors of Bollinger County.
Sheriff
Leo E. McElrath III