Gloucester Sheriff E. Steve Gentry abruptly announced his resignation last week, citing personal issues, just one month into his second term of office. He vacated the post at midnight Saturday, leaving his chief deputy, Major Darrell Warren, to head the Gloucester Sheriff’s Office. A special election to fill the sheriff’s post will likely be held with the General Election on Nov. 6.

Gentry’s wife, Ann Gentry, brought her husband’s resignation announcement to the Gazette-Journal last Thursday. Addressed to Gloucester County Citizens, the letter read as follows: "Dear Friends, Effective at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012, I am stepping down as Sheriff of Gloucester County. This action is necessary so that I may concentrate on personal issues and spend more time with my family as we deal with this.

"I have been very proud to have served this community and am very proud of all of the accomplishments of this Sheriff’s Office. I leave, i...