There’s going to be a new sheriff in town soon. Longtime Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal has retired.Graybeal, who has been sheriff since 2003, submitted his retirement letter.In the letter, Graybeal requested Chief Deputy Leighta Laitinen serve the remainder of his term, which ends on August 31, 2022.The Washington County Commission has 120 days to fill the position, which requires a majority of the 15 commissioners approving a candidate.Graybeal announced he was out on medical leave in December 2020 and has not publicly announced a return from leave since then.