catchpole

noun3

1. •
   A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
2. •
   (historical) An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a person who would otherwise be out of reach.

   • The use of the catch-pole is said to have been to take horsemen in battle by the neck and drag them from their horses. — 1843
3. •
   (no longer used) A taxman, one who gathers taxes.

   • With two such catchpoles as Henry and Uncle Fred at his heels there was nothing left for Grandpa Piper but to sign his abdication to the drapery business. — 1930