VTDigger publishes daily stories on health care. 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. Both parties, however, are asking Grismore to remove himself from the race. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the need for the sheriffs office to be prepared with a response plan to protect the community and deputies. Elizabeth Hewitt covers the criminal justice system for VTDigger. share ideas and opinions. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. football games, basketball games, etc.). Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. There was a problem saving your notification. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Capt. I'll never break the law for you. Occupation:Retired from Arkansas Army National Guard and law enforcement. 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. Let us know what's going on! When an officer leaves and he has built up time he has to get paid for that time. All rights reserved. Our education reporter is Tiffany Pache. Deputies entered the room to try to help the man, who asked to be taken to the hospital. Committee Chair Joe Luneau said anyone whos seen the video would have a hard time thinking that Grismores reaction was a reasonable one. Eventually, the man stands up and Grismore kicks him again in the groin and back onto the bench. ST. ALBANS Weeks after two major political parties called on John Grismore to pull out of the race for Franklin County sheriff, the local Republican committee has voted to back another. He explained Franklin County has two county seats, Ozark to the north of the Arkansas River and Charleston to the south. Associated Press. Prior to moving to Vermont, he reported from Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio and Colorado. Hours Office Hours Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. He can be reached at jcraven@vtdigger.org. This program will have a huge impact in reducing the budget as well.. Success! Columbus, OH. I went to school in Enosburg. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. There are no Democrat candidates running for sheriff in Franklin County. Franklin County. water for saying it in public, then dont say it here. All other expenses are still paid for by Franklin County.. Housing inmates in other counties is not free, the sheriff said. What I've heard is, he's a competent leader and the deputies will support him., He added: John Grismore cannot be the sheriff. Nicely has been a patrol sergeant in the Franklin County Sheriff's Office since January, having previously worked in the department from October 2012 to December 2013. "I feel that I'm the one with the most experience, my record shows that. It wasnt us involved, but were uniform-wearers and that was an opportunity to figure out why we do what we do and how we do what we do.. Lauer, however, has received the support of both local Franklin County political parties. 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. John Grismore sits in the booking area of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office after after his arrest. The media applied its focus on a lot of negative cases, Grismore said at the time. things or you could be banned: Contact Us. Officials have said that whether or not he is found guilty, Grismore could be removed from office only via impeachment by the Legislature. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. He maintained that, otherwise, members would not be able to speak freely about the candidates. 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Messier told VTDigger that he wasnt surprised by Grismores win but had been aiming to at least finish second so that, if Grismore is removed from office, he would be well-positioned to replace him. 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. VTDigger publishes a wide range of stories about Vermonts educational system from early childhood education issues to public and private K-12 schools to higher education. Wilson Ring. Grismore told VTDigger on Friday that he is determined to change the minds of voters who wrote in other candidates. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. and Republican Tom Oliver of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are both seeking to replace outgoing Sheriff Robert Norris. That means grand juries have recommended improvements 36 times, the sheriff said. The Franklin County Republican Committee, in a statement released via social media, condemned Grismores actions and called on him to withdraw from the sheriff race at this time.. Christopher Jay Hagler, 41, was last seen at his home in rural Franklin County east of West Frankfort around 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1. That puts a hole in the budget. Public Records. One of the names is Gale Messier, a former Chittenden County Sheriff's office employee. 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. Other attendees included Lauer and the other men who had thrown their hat into the ring for a write-in bid, as well as a reporter. Nicely is an active member of the Arkansas Army National Guard, serving as military police. I appreciate everyones support. Three Republican candidates are hoping to be the next Franklin County sheriff. "You have to have a sheriff that is accessible to the public, and that's part of my plan," said Grant Nicely. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact NTN Candidate support at 855-821-3761. The primary race pits Kyle Bacon of Franklin County Sheriff's Office again Zeigler Police Chief ALL THREE CANDIDATES WE SPOKE TO SAY RESTORING TRUST IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS KEY." Stories written from the answers provided have been published over the past few weeks. 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. HE'S ALSO IS A RESERVE OFFICER FOR OZK AR POLICE AND IS ON THE SWAT TEAM. Today I continue to be accessible to all citizens. He previously worked at the Vermont State Police for 27 years, according to his campaign website. Grismore was the only candidate for Franklin County sheriff on the ballot and fended off two write-in campaigns that emerged after the August incident. /. And if we don't have a candidate in unison, I think it's impossible.. Lived in Franklin County since 2013. Jay Cook - Sheriff (Jay.Cook@franklincountyny.gov) Phone: 518-483-3304 Bruce Barney . Success! Email questions to bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com. Candidate Bruce Baker Larry McKeithan Kevin White Incumbency information for this election was not available. Home. Samessenger.com publishes new content daily. I want to know where our problems are and what you need from us. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. The candidate also advocates for a work-release facility for inmates. Residency:South of Ozark; born and raised in Franklin County; moved back in 2018 following retirement from U.S. Army. Republican county chair Joe Luneau told his members at their meeting that he fears unless a joint endorsement with Democrats comes together soon, any write-in campaign would be doomed to fail, particularly because voters will start getting ballots in the mail soon. 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. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lavonia and recently became a Shriner. 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. 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. He cant get elected to that office it would be just disastrous for Franklin County.. "I'll never lie to you. It has become a two-part process in which inmates can complete their community service as well as a cost effective program benefitting the citizens of Franklin County, he said. "I want to know where our problems are and wt ha you need from us." Our environmental reporter is Mike Polhamus. Kevin Hutchison, Johnny Crocker and Grant Nicely are running . County Democrats decided to have two members meet with Lauer Thursday to ask him follow-up questions. I feel that, at least early on, the sheriff should be there at least 50 to 60 hours a week. But Democrats deadlocked on making the same endorsement in the same location the night before. 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. Hes also a reserve officer for the Ozark Police Department and is a member of the SWAT Team. Franklin County Sheriff 2024 (1-5-2025) (D) Dallas Baldwin 3697 Juniper St; Grove City, 43123: Franklin County Recorder . I have a proven leadership record and 40 years of law enforcement experience.. Okay. Education:Bachelors of arts, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith; pursuing masters of arts through American Military University. A jury in the U.S. District Court convicted Boen, 51, of two federal counts of deprivation of rights Aug. 9. John Grismore, the embattled former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who is facing an assault charge for kicking a man in custody, was elected this week to lead the department from which he was fired, according to a final vote tally released Friday by the Secretary of States Office. She can be reached at tpache@vtdigger.org. Josh Ellerbrock covers the western side of Franklin County and specializes in state government, politics and community news. The cost is usually $40 per day per person. Sign up for Final Reading for a rundown on the day's news in the Legislature. <> "I feel that at least early on the sheriff should be there at least 50 to 60 hours a week. But he said this week he is withdrawing his bid and urged the local parties to support Lauer. ; Worthington, 43085, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO, FRANKLIN COUNTY SUB-DISTRICT - BOARD MEMBERS, DELAWARE/UNION SUB-DISTRICT - BOARD MEMBER. "I want to make absolutely sure that I have a south county officer that's there all the time, that will be seen in the south part of the county, because you go to the south part of the county and everybody says, 'Well, we're just the step-child of Franklin County because we're ignored most of the time,'" Hutchison said. Candidate. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. This week's featured candidates are seeking the local office of Franklin County Sheriff, an office that is currently held current sheriff and Democratic candidate Shannon . I feel that my experience in working with county administrators and being a full-time working sheriff will make Franklin County Sheriffs Department the best in Northeast Georgia.. Those results, posted Friday afternoon, will remain unofficial until the secretary of state certifies them next Tuesday. I will be a full-time, working sheriff for the people of Franklin County, he said. <> "SINCE THERE'S NO DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE, THE WINNER OF THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WILL BE THE NEXT FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF UNLESS NO ONE GETS MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE VOTES, THEN THEY'LL BE A RUNOFF ELECTION. We cover the states hospitals, the states psychiatric care system, the Green Mountain Care Board, insurers, state health care policy, Medicaid and Medicare. This takes these deputies away from our county where they should be protecting our citizens.. Gale Messier has also announced a run. As your sheriff, I have taken to heart your concerns and issues that are important to you. 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. Franklin County sheriff candidate Chris Turner, for example, said he believes the elected sheriff has greater authority than the federal or state government. Courtesy: FCSO. Grismore told VTDigger in an interview that he decided to intervene because he did not believe two other deputies were successfully de-escalating the situation. Franklin County Board of Elections. Continuing to expand inmate work details is also a good idea because it benefits local communities, Thomas said. Occupation: Part-time patrolman and SWAT Team member, Ozark Police Department; cattleman; retired from the U.S. Army. There was an error processing your request. We also specialize in coverage of state finances and the impact of tax and budget policy on Vermonters. It is located in beautiful Eastern Washington. 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. The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county. Calendar. "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. Immediate Full Time Openings Available Bobwhites top South Burlington in overtime; punch ticket to first semi-final since 1996! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Another potential candidate, Paul Morits, had also put his hat in the ring for a write-in bid, and as of Wednesday evening he had campaign signs up around St. Albans. He needs to be a leader. He plans to help facilitate this by working a minimum of about 50-60 hours per week, rather than 40. His history in law enforcement extends back to 1987 when he joined the Vermont State Polices St. Albans Office. A former Franklin County deputy sheriff who is currently facing an assault charge for allegedly kicking a handcuffed man is set to become the new sheriff of Franklin County. It remains to be seen what impact, if any, Grismores pending simple assault charge he pleaded not guilty last month will have on his tenure as sheriff. He kicked me three times.. At the outset of the Franklin County Democrats meeting on Tuesday night, Rep. Mike McCarthy, D-St. Albans, proposed endorsing Lauer. Yep. After about an hour of discussion, the committee voted 8-8, with three abstentions, failing to endorse Lauer. After calling for a lawyer multiple times, he tried to leave the room and fell on his face due to his legs being shackled to the bench. Comments that are racist, hateful, sexist 30 S. Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131. Those members plan to report back at a future meeting, at which point the committee may hold another vote. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Nobody covers Johnson County and the surrounding areas like the Daily Journal. Attended Arkansas Tech University. I have always believed in my deputies and will continue to support them in their duties as they make our community and highways safe for our citizens.. The site is secure. ', Holden Latimer aims for the stars; 9-year-old Alburgh girl models for Nike campaign. John Grismore, the embattled former Franklin County sheriff's deputy who is facing an assault charge kicking a man in custody, was elected this week to lead the department from which he was. 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. 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. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. He also has a resume of community leadership posts and a family history of service as well. J.D. ; Lockbourne, 43137, VACANT - Pending Appt. Our education reporter is Tiffany Pache. "The Franklin County Democrats encourage voters to write-in Mark Lauer for Sheriff," Scheffler said by email. Hutchison said many residents he's talked to want to be able to respect the Sheriff's Office and actually see deputies out in the community doing their job. He also imposed a $4,800 fine and a $200 special assessment. <> "CURRENT FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF RICKEY DENTON N CA NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION SIN CE HE WAS APPOINTED TO FILL T HE REMAINING TERM OF THE FORMER SHERIFF. Error! P.O. Republican primary for Franklin County Sheriff Bruce Baker, Larry McKeithan, and Kevin White ran in the Republican primary for Franklin County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. The sheriff's position comes with an an annual salary of $44,589, according to the county. He argued these go hand-in-hand, with many repeat offenders stealing things to pawn off to acquire the money to get drugs. Franklin Countys Republican committee voted unanimously at a meeting Wednesday evening at St. Albans City Hall to endorse a write-in campaign for Mark Lauer, a lieutenant in the Franklin County Sheriffs Office who identifies as an independent. Jack Thurston. The County Sheriff position is the only elected law enforcement . Description. 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. Franklin County Sheriff. He coached football at Franklin County High School for 16 years. The inmate work detail provides Inmates for the Franklin County landfill and also provides trash pickup for all county offices. Just keep it clean. The inmate work detail has also become involved with the school system in that we provide clean up services after sporting events (i.e. 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. Candidates Filing for Office 2023 Candidate Filing First day filing officer may receive candidate declarations by mail Monday, May 1 Print a Declaration of Candidacy Official Candidate Filing Week Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19 In person: 8:30 am to 5 pm Online: 9 am to 4 pm Online Candidate Filing information Candidate Withdrawal Deadline Over the past several weeks, the Messenger asked the two candidates questions . Lets make this a platform that is educational, enjoyable and FRANKLIN COUNTY Local political parties are calling for Franklin Countys sheriff candidate to step down from the race after video surfaced earlier this week showing he aggressively kicked a man in custody. Print Headline: Franklin County sheriff candidates prioritize public interaction. He wants to ensure the Sheriff's Office has enough deputies to sufficiently patrol both areas. He doesn't need to be a police officer, he has to be the boss, he has to be the leadership position. 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. Thank you for taking part in our commenting section. Nonpartisan primary for Franklin County Sheriff. Crocker said he believes the sheriff needs to get out and interact with residents in the community and always have an open door policy. Most recently, she has worked for MassLive covering abortion and the environment, among other topics. 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. Elections Sheriff HAPO Center Commissioners Elections. Those deputies later told a state police investigator that they felt the situation was already under control, disputing Grismores accounts to police and to the press. Boen was indicted on three counts in November 2019. You have permission to edit this article. In order to avoid a runoff election, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the votes. At the time of the incident, Grismore was the only candidate officially running to be the county's next sheriff. Thomas said changes can end up costing more money, so any adjustments must be more cost efficient and save taxpayers money. The parties backed Lauers write-in campaign instead. The Sheriff's Office will offer fingerprinting services from 9 am until 3 pm daily by appointment only. My father and grandfather both served as sheriff of Franklin County, he said. He needs to be a leader, doesn't need to be a police officer, he has to be the boss, he has to be the leadership position." Town clerks have 48 hours after the election to submit final results to the Secretary of States Office. Another 626 voters wrote in Gale Messier a two-time candidate for Franklin County sheriff.
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