Michael S. Carona (born May 23 1955) is the former Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County, California. The Sheriff is the elected head of the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Carona, who resigned effective January 14, 2008, was indicted for federal corruption charges. He gained national prominence began during the hunt for the killer of Samantha Runnion. After the quick capture of her murderer, Alejandro Avila, late night television host Larry King dubbed him "America's Sheriff" during an interview. In 2007, a federal grand jury indicted Carona, his wife, and his alleged longtime mistress on corruption charges. He is currently free on bail and took paid leave while with the sheriff's department.