Marston returns a fugitive to the Armadillo sheriff's office.
Another view of the Sheriff's office.
The Sheriff's Office can be found throughout communities in the American west at the time of Red Dead Revolver and Red Dead Redemption. Sheriffs, marshals and deputies would organize and conduct their business out of these modest buildings. Common amenities included an office, holding cells and a small weapons armory. Most lawmen that would work there were either federally appointed officers, or locally elected municipal officers, varying from one community to the next. Sheriffs would often deputize civilian community members to operate on behalf of the sheriff to assist in enforcing the law.
In game, the Sheriff's Office can be found in most settlements and offer players bounties. Alternatively, Marston may also find himself occupying a cell if he breaks enough laws and is apprehended.
Busted!
In Red Dead Redemption, When John Marston is seen committing a crime, local law enforcement will attempt to apprehend the player. If captured alive, Marston will wake up in a holding cell at the nearest Sheriff's Office. However the time he spends there at the moment is unknown. When you are caught you are put in the sheriffs office for that crime you committed. It will tell you what you have done, but if you dont feel like waiting you can choose to skip.
Bounty
In Red Dead Redemption, If Marston commits a crime and manages to evade the initial manhunt, the player can opt to approach the Sheriff's Office and resolve their bounty. If the player does not have enough money to pay the bounty, he must assist the lawmen with other criminals. The player can pay the bounty amount or can alternatively purchase a letter of pardon.
Bounty Hunting
In Red Dead Redemption local lawmen will post wanted posters outside of the sheriff's office. Marston can choose to collect a wanted poster and players can start the bounty hunting activity. If the fugitive is captured alive, Marston must drop off the criminal at the sheriff's office to obtain the reward. If the fugitive is killed, you must bring back proof that you killed him.
Side Missions
Occasionally, sheriffs or their deputies may approach Marston as he is going about business in town, and ask for assistance retrieving stolen goods or getting rid of a local gang threat. This is more likely to occur as the player's fame increases. Often rewards for completing these activities will be cash.
Locations
Sheriff's offices are located in the town of Armadillo, and near the MacFarlane's Ranch. Believed to be in any major outpost.