Bristol Virginia’s New Sheriff Is Starting To Feel Comfortable, Just After Being Sworn Into Office. Sheriff Michael Stout Took Over For Sheriff David Maples Who Retired At The End Of Last Month. Stout Will Serve As The Top Lawman Until The End Of The Year. Bristol Virginia Voters Will Elect A New Sheriff On November 2nd. Those Seeking The Seat Include Bristol Virginia Detective Tyrone Foster And Bristol Tennessee Police Captain Charlie Thomas.