At the time of the sale, you must pay a deposit of 10% of the winning bid/purchase price. This is called “hand money” and must be paid immediately by cash or certified check made payable to “Chester County Sheriff’s Office”. We cannot accept personal checks, business checks, or credit cards. Winning bidders cannot leave the sale to obtain the hand money. The balance of the winning bid/purchase price is due 21 days after the sale in the Sheriff’s Office. Local News Nov 26, 2020 BARNESVILLE — Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas confirmed Thursday that his department is investigating an incident involving a “female victim” near Barnesville but ...