U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued a statement following the death of former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines, who passed away after nearly forty years in law enforcement.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Warren County Sheriff Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines. Sheriff Gaines devoted nearly four decades to serving the public—making him the longest serving sheriff in Kentucky history. An accomplished leader, Sheriff Gaines served as President of the National Sheriffs’ Association and President of the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association. His work in founding the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch leaves an enduring legacy that should be celebrated. The impact Sheriff Gaines made on his community touched the lives of many, and I am grateful for his lifetime of service and dedication. Elaine and I are thinking of his family during this difficult time,” McConnell said.
Gaines held leadership roles at both state and national levels, including terms as president for both the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association. He also founded a youth-focused organization, the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch.
