Washington County Tennessee’s Long Time Sheriff Ed Graybeal Has Announced, He’s Retiring. The Retirement Will Take Effect September 1st And Graybeal Has Asked Chief Deputy Leighta Laitinen To Serve The Remainder Of His Term Which Ends August 31st 2022. Meanwhile, Former Washington County Deputy Keith Sexton, Who Is Now A Lieutenant At The Johnson City Police Department, Plans To Seek an Appointment As Well. The Washington County Commission Will Have To Appoint A New Sheriff In The Next 120 Days.