ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The new interim sheriff of St. Louis City said he doesn’t plan to make immediate changes to the sheriff’s office, speaking at a press conference hours after being appointed to the role.

Interim Sheriff John Hayden was appointed on Thursday, after a St. Louis judge temporarily removed Alfred Montgomery from the role.

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