They made use of bloodhounds, but the terrain got so rough that McGeehan had to help carry the dogs back downhill. The upshot was that 3 of the 12 were captured, but the rest got away. From that time on McGeehan was known to many as Sheriff.
Bloodhounds were employed, but the challenging terrain necessitated McGeehan's assistance in bringing them back uphill. Consequently, 3 of the 12 were apprehended, whereas the rest managed to flee. Following this event, McGeehan became known to numerous people as Sheriff.