Gale Messier has also announced a run. The .gov means it's official The Quorum Court voted Sept. 9 to appoint Rickey Denton to serve the remainder of former sheriff Anthony Boen's four-year term, which expires Dec. 31, according to the county judge's office. Candidate. He also hopes to establish programs through the Sheriff's Office to mentor youth in an effort to dissuade them from taking drugs, something in which he has experience as the co-owner of Ozark Family Fitness in Ozark. Congratulations to Sheriff Kevin White. 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He also pointed to the knowledge he's received by being from Franklin County and Ozark. I grew up in Fairfield and now I live in St. Albans. The Franklin County Democratic Committee, chaired by Zach Schleffer, also released a statement asking for Grismore to end his campaign. Officials have said that whether or not he is found guilty, Grismore could be removed from office only via impeachment by the Legislature. When asked by the Messenger about the support of the countys political parties going toward Lauer, Messier said Lauer may be known by politicians and in law enforcement circles, but he isnt known by the people of the county. As you know, as a building ages, the maintenance to keep it running effectively increases. FORT SMITH -- Accessibility and visibility are high priorities for the three men competing to become Franklin County's next sheriff. You have to train someone else and after the police academy, there is an eight-week field training within the Sheriffs Office.. After about an hour of discussion, the committee voted 8-8, with three abstentions, failing to endorse Lauer. The final tally also included 2,965 blank votes. The biggest challenge facing the sheriffs office is underpaid and overworked staff, Andrews said. We need the community to be part of the sheriff's office. Grismore said that he thinks that the simple assault charge will be something thats going to hang over the department for a little while but that, based on the number of people who voted for him, he still thinks that voters believe that he is the right person for the job., Messier speculated that Grismore might get removed, (depending) on the Legislature and what they want to do. The sheriffs position is very demanding and requires 24/7 dedication, he said. MEET KEVIN WHITE Here's why he's the best choice for Franklin County Sheriff. Hes also a reserve officer for the Ozark Police Department and is a member of the SWAT Team. CARNESVILLE Scott Andrews has a career worth of law enforcement experience as qualifications for the office of Franklin County Sheriff. "What the sheriff needs to be is a manager. "You have to have a sheriff that is accessible to the public, and that's part . I need people to see what's going on and to tell me what's going on," he said. ST. ALBANS Write-in sheriff candidate Mark Lauer has received the support of the Franklin County Democratic Party. troywhelessforsheriff@gmail.com (984) 297-4384 website Facebook. Franklin County Board of . Alerts /QuickLinks.aspx. Hes also a reserve officer for the Ozark Police Department and is a member of the SWAT Team. He needs to be a leader. The jail is rated for 72 inmates, Thomas said, but most often has more than 100 in custody. Our education reporter is Tiffany Pache. Its not the overall population.. The Sheriff's Office will offer fingerprinting services from 9 am until 3 pm daily by appointment only. Lauer was hired at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in 2017 and currently works with the Northwest Unit for Special Investigations, which is responsible for investigating crimes such as sexual assualt and child abuse. The parties backed Lauers write-in campaign instead. The cost is usually $40 per day per person. Candidates for Franklin County Sheriff present platforms By News Staff on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Franklin County Citizen Leader presented each local candidate with a set of general questions ahead of Tuesday's primary. He won with 8,900 votes, according to the results released Friday. 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View Map. By Michelle Monroe. or attack others wont be allowed. When you factor in the inability to get parts for items to repair them, the problem compounds.. Let us know what's going on! He can be reached at mpolhamus@vtdigger.org. . Now the inmate work detail consists of approximately 16-20 inmates working at different venues within the county. Immediate Full Time Openings Available Bobwhites top South Burlington in overtime; punch ticket to first semi-final since 1996! By Juliet Schulman-Hall and Shaun Robinson. Two write-in candidates have emerged since Grismore's case popped up. What I've heard is, he's a competent leader and the deputies will support him., He added: John Grismore cannot be the sheriff. Jack Thurston. Candidates for the 2022 General Election. <> "knowledge is the be st thing you have in law enforcement, becausef i you don't have a ny knowledge of law enforcement or of the sheriff's departme, nt you're just kind of lost and you're relying on somebody else and I want the publico t know they can rely on me and not somebody under me." We are also responsible for any medical and dental issues these inmates incur while they are in the other facilities, which means we must pick them up to bring them back to see the doctor or dentist. This would not be limited to the Sheriff's Office itself, but include public settings throughout the county, such as city council meetings and school functions, to give residents the opportunity to ask him questions or voice concerns. "I would like to expand that program throughout the whole county, not just martial arts, but kayaking, hiking, just get kids to see what right looks like to keep them from doing drugs at an early age.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Shaun Robinson is a Report for America corps member with a special focus on issues of importance to Franklin and Grand Isle counties. I want to know where our problems are and what you need from us.". All three candidates told 40/29 News it's key to regain public confidence in the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. Error! JOHNNY CROCKER SAYS HE SPENT 22 YEARS IN THE AR MY WITH 20 OF THAT AS A GRE EN BERET. As your Franklin County Sheriff, I serve as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Franklin County. Franklin County Courthouse1016 N 4th AvenuePasco, WA 99301, ElectionsSheriffHAPO CenterCommissionersElections. Capt. Though both parties have expressed a desire to support a single write-in candidate to challenge Grismore in what is likely to be an uphill battle, reaching consensus on an alternative is proving difficult. Because of overcrowding, inmates with serious charges are being housed with inmates that are charged with traffic offenses, Thomas said. Columbus, OH. We have to pay deputies (often paying overtime) to transport these inmates to the other facilities as well as picking them up for court appearances. "You have to have a sheriff that is accessible to the public, and that's part of my plan," said Grant Nicely. "It's very important that they (the public) can go on with their lives and say, hey, our community sheriff's department has our back and we can rely on that. Published January 26, 2023 at 2:47 PM EST. Grismore, a captain in the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, is the lone candidate for the county sheriff's seat. I have a proven leadership record and 40 years of law enforcement experience.. The officers are currently some of the lowest paid in the area, he said. Lauer added he would absolutely be committed to unbiased policing should he get elected. Knowledge is the best thing you have in law enforcement because if you don't have any knowledge of law enforcement or of the sheriff's department, you're just kind of lost and you're relying on somebody else and I want the public to know they can rely on me and not somebody under me," he said. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the need for the sheriffs office to be prepared with a response plan to protect the community and deputies. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. - Primary Elections in Washington are tomorrow, with two candidates running for Franklin County Sheriff. Housing inmates in other counties is not free, the sheriff said. He can be reached at jcraven@vtdigger.org. Kevin Hutchison told 40/29 News he served approximately 17 years in the Arkansas National Guard and spent 12 years at the sheriffs department as a dispatcher, jailer, investigator and court bailiff. The two write-in candidates face a tough battle over the next months as they need to get their name out to be able to win enough votes over former deputy sheriff John Grismore, whos name is to be printed on the ballot. To see all of the candidates who will appear on your individual ballot, . After that, he plans to leave and will make a change in my career if thats necessary.. And it depends how many people are going to walk out (of) the sheriff's department when he goes back.. Per the Ohio Revised Code I am tasked with the responsibility of preserving the peace of the public, overseeing the enforcement of court orders and providing courthouse security, and supervising both of the Franklin County Corrections Centers. When an officer leaves and he has built up time he has to get paid for that time. He can be reached at mpolhamus@vtdigger.org. He kicked me three times.. It's more than being in the sheriff's office, it's about being out in the public," he said. Johnny Crocker told 40/29 News he spent 22 years in the Army, mostly as a Green Beret. Please schedule an appointment online (payment via credit/debit card only) at the following link: Online Fingerprinting Application. Joe Harris, running for sheriff in . The media applied its focus on a lot of negative cases, Grismore said at the time. Write-in candidate Marc Lauer, who is a lieutenant in the sheriff's office, received 5,281 votes. The man kicked by Capt. "Kevin Hutchison told 40/29 News he served approximately 17 years in the Arkansas National Guard and spent 12 years at the sheriffs department as a dispatcher, jailer, investigator and court bailiff. Error! There was a problem saving your notification. Lauer, however, has received the support of both local Franklin County political parties. RAIDS Online Active! "I feel that I'm the one with the most experience, my record shows that. Sheriff-elect John Grismore is facing another criminal inquiry, this time into the finances of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. He doesn't need to be a police officer, he has to be the boss, he has to be the leadership position. Erin Mansfield is VTDiggers health care reporter. Preliminary election results repeatedly alternated after polls closed Tuesday night, leaving the outcome of the race unclear for days. Things could be better, but they're just not; Union threatens strike at DFA creamery, GALLERY: St. Albans Town Hall opens its doors for ribbon cutting, Woman falls down shaft on Congress St.; 'You don't usually see it. She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. At the time of the incident, Grismore was the only candidate officially running to be the county's next sheriff. w. NICELY SAYS HE'S SPENT 26 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IS A FORR ME INVESTIGATOR WITH THE OZARK POLICE DEPARTMT EN AND NOW SERVES AS A SHIFT SUPERVISOR IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. I want to know where our problems are and what you need from us. With Mark Lauer as the Franklin County Sheriff, all Deputies will maintain and uphold these core values: Courtesy - Every employee of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office will treat all persons in a courteous & respectful manner, regardless of race, sex and religious beliefs.. I was also responsible supervising troopers and patrol of three up to five different counties All this involved working with local leaders, sheriffs, chiefs, judges and sometimes, county and city commissioners. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Erickson argued the social media posts he has seen suggest Lauer does not share the values of the Democratic Party. Luneau insisted that all meeting attendees who were not committee members leave the room for roughly 10 minutes so the committee could deliberate and vote in private. Additional ballots also misspelled his name. He plans to help facilitate this by working a minimum of about 50-60 hours per week, rather than 40. In 2020, the population of Franklin County was 96,749 - a 96% increase since 2000, making us one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. In order to avoid a runoff election, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the votes. Crocker said one of his goals as sheriff would be to establish a task force to deal with the prevalence of drugs in the county, such as methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin. He also imposed a $4,800 fine and a $200 special assessment. Eventually, the man stands up and Grismore kicks him again in the groin and back onto the bench. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. VTDigger is now accepting letters to the editor. Dont attack our journalists. I need people to see what's going on and to tell me what's going on." The sheriff said he wants to continue to improve protocols that benefit enforcement of child abuse, violent crimes, crimes against senior citizens, domestic violence and white collar crime. Jasper Craven covers politics for VTDigger. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Let us know what's going on! I will, within the budget, give them a much-needed pay increase. Many state and federal websites end in .gov, a domain only used by government entities in the U.S. ROSTER OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Franklin County Clerk of the Courts of Common Pleas, JUDGE OF THE 10TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS, JUDGE OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS, JUDGE OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT, VACANT - Pending Appt. The sheriff is a servant to his citizens while serving and protecting as his first priority. Republicans voiced their support for the candidate last week, and local Democrats cemented their support after looking over the candidates credentials. Comments that are racist, hateful, sexist The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county. Candidate Bruce Baker Larry McKeithan Kevin White Incumbency information for this election was not available. Luneau said his committee endorsed Lauer because he had stronger qualifications than Messier, and because members felt Lauer had a better chance of garnering an endorsement from the county Democrats, too. Immediate Full Time Openings Available Bobwhites top South Burlington in overtime; punch ticket to first semi-final since 1996! This includes more than six years in Fort Smith's Police Department, a variety of positions in the Sheriff's Office from 2009 to either 2019 or early 2020, and about a year in the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. We could certainly sit back and let the Republicans endorse him and go forward with that, Erickson said. Current Franklin County Sheriff Rickey Denton is not allowed to seek re-election since he was appointed to fill the remaining term of former Sheriff Anthony Boen. Several members raised questions about posts they said theyd seen on Lauers social media, which they characterized as offensive and disqualifying for the local partys endorsement. I'll never break the law for you. At their meeting Wednesday, the Republicans also considered endorsing Gale Messier, who ran unsuccessfully to be Franklin County sheriff in 2010. Three Republican candidates are hoping to be the next Franklin County sheriff. Public Records. Hours Office Hours Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm "I'll never lie to you. He urged members to consider not endorsing anyone for sheriff at all. Crocker said he would like to implement other programs in the Sheriff's Office to allow it to become financially independent and submit applications for grants to help lessen the burden faced by county taxpayers. water for saying it in public, then dont say it here. Employee pay and ongoing issues at the Franklin County Jail are key challenges, Thomas said. 1700 Morse Rd Columbus, Ohio 43229 . Nicely said he believes access to the sheriff is a major desire for county residents. He previously worked at the Vermont State Police for 27 years, according to his campaign website. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Andrews said the improvements he would implement include more training and pay for deputies and detention officers, inmate programs like work release and more long-term planning for the office to get the most out of the money allocated to the office. Our beat reporters are on the ground covering local government, schools, sports, business and culture. This takes these deputies away from our county where they should be protecting our citizens.. Prior to moving to Vermont, he reported from Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio and Colorado. 30 S. Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131. share ideas and opinions. Knowledge is the best thing you have in law enforcement because if you don't have any knowledge of law enforcement or of the sheriff's department, you're just kind of lost and you're relying on somebody else and I want the public to know they can rely on me and not somebody under me," he said.The sheriff's race could be decided during the Republican primary election. Home. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Juliet Schulman-Hall recently graduated from Smith College, majoring in English, minoring in sociology and concentrating in poetry. Besides his decades of service in law enforcement in Franklin County, Kevin's conservative values are just one more reason he'll make an excellent Sheriff. Franklin County was formed in 1883, and is named after Benjamin Franklin. 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In addition, his past experience would allow him to help carry out additional responsibilities as needed. He could not be reached for comment before the press deadline. Continuing to expand inmate work details is also a good idea because it benefits local communities, Thomas said. I went to school in Enosburg. All other expenses are still paid for by Franklin County.. Also, more budget awareness and to make sure the sheriffs office is accountable to the citizens of Franklin County for its expenditures, he said. Thats just a bunch of people in those groups who support him. In light of the video that has surfaced depicting Grismore violently kicking a handcuffed suspect, he cannot continue to credibly campaign for this office. This program will have a huge impact in reducing the budget as well.. Capt. The maintenance issues are hard to keep up with due to the age of the building, he said. Mark Lauer gets Democrat nod as write-in candidate for Franklin County Sheriff; Gale Messier continues race. Stories written from the answers provided have been published over the past few weeks. Democrat Roger Langevin of the St. Albans Police Dept. As a post commander with GSP, I was responsible for a monthly budget for the operation of the patrol post. VTDigger regularly publishes stories about Vermont politics. However, he was surprised that his son . If he leaves the race, the two political parties could each choose different candidates to create a contested race in November. This leads to officer retention problems. Dont name-call and attack other commenters. The sheriff's race could be decided during the Republican primary election. Lauer said that it was a difficult campaign, especially because many people who mailed in or dropped off their ballots didnt know who he was. Get a selection of the Messenger's best reporting direct to your inbox each and every morning. Im well known in Franklin County. "There's just a multitude of different classes that they can go to, and sometimes, especially in a small department, it's hard to get them there because if one person leaves for training, then it leaves you short-staffed elsewhere," Nicely said. In an interview Wednesday, Lauer said he was aware that some Democratic committee members had raised concerns about his social media use but has been confused about the nature of their concerns.
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