WALLACE — The Shoshone County commissioners accepted the resignation of former Sheriff William Eddy during a special meeting Tuesday, starting the clock for the Shoshone County Democratic Central Committee’s search for his replacement. 

The commissioners appointed Eddy to lead the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 18, 2025. His resignation, which he said was due to medical reasons, came 101 days later. 

During the brief meeting, all three commissioners acknowledged they had read Eddy’s letter before Commissioner Melissa Cowles made a motion to accept it. 

SCDCC Chairperson Dinnah Fields-Brown asked the commissioners for clarification on the appointment rules, specifically the timeline. 

According to Idaho Code, the SCDCC has 15 days — until 5 p.m. March 18 — to submit an unranked list of three qualified candidates to the board for consideration. 

“Our goal is to figure out how to stabilize (the SCSO) before we do more damage,” Commissioner Dave Dose said. 

After the meeting, Fields-Brown discussed the committee’s plans for selecting Eddy’s replacement. The process will include establishing a timeline for gathering résumés and letters of support, followed by a special meeting to determine the three candidates. 

“We all want to work toward a solution that’s going to help the sheriff’s department heal and recover and help our community be as strong as it can be,” Fields-Brown said. 

The SCDCC has 15 days to submit its list of candidates to the commissioners. Once the list is submitted, the commissioners have 15 days to make a selection. If they cannot reach a decision, the choice reverts to the SCDCC for another 15-day window. If the committee also fails to decide, Idaho Gov. Brad Little would make the appointment and may choose any candidate he wishes. 

Resumés and letters of intent may be sent to [email protected].