As the man stood up again, Grismore kicked him. The sheriff is a servant to his citizens while serving and protecting as his first priority. Write-in candidate Marc Lauer, who is a lieutenant in the sheriff's office, received 5,281 votes. County Democrats decided to have two members meet with Lauer Thursday to ask him follow-up questions. 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. Nicely told 40/29 News hes spent the past 26 years working in law enforcement. And it depends how many people are going to walk out (of) the sheriff's department when he goes back.. I need people to see what's going on and to tell me what's going on," he said. P.O. and Republican Tom Oliver of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are both seeking to replace outgoing Sheriff Robert Norris. 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. The primary race pits Kyle Bacon of Franklin County Sheriff's Office again Zeigler Police Chief Kevin Hutchison, Johnny Crocker and Grant Nicely are running . "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. Candidates that apply will receive an email from FCSOHR@franklincountyohio.gov with instructions regarding the pre-employment corrections test. "I feel that I'm the one with the most experience, my record shows that. If youd be in hot He kicked me three times.. 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. I think just the older generation just went down and checked in the box, you know, and didn't know who was in the race. Grismore said that he thinks that the vast majority of those in his department will be very excited that hes coming back. I believe that it is very important that your sheriff is a strong sheriff with experience, knowledge of his duties, and is able to work closely with surrounding sheriffs offices, police departments, state agencies and federal agencies, as I have done for many years. St Albans Messenger is a twice-weekly newspaper established in 1861 covering Franklin County, Vermont. We cover the states hospitals, the states psychiatric care system, the Green Mountain Care Board, insurers, state health care policy, Medicaid and Medicare. She can be reached at emansfield@vtdigger.org. All of the stories are available, for free, at www.franklincountycitizen.com. Capt. Because I know, for example, one of my cousins didn't even know I was running and he voted for Grismore, Messier said. 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. She can be reached at ehewitt@vtdigger.org. When an officer leaves and he has built up time he has to get paid for that time. John Grismore won Tuesday's election with 8,900 votes, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State's office that were posted Friday afternoon. Alerts /QuickLinks.aspx. Success! I am praying for the health and safety of all Franklin County residents and that you continue to take care of each other. Lauer currently holds the rank of lieutenant support services commander with the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. Franklin County. Congratulations to Sheriff Kevin White. The final tally also included 2,965 blank votes. At the outset of the Franklin County Democrats meeting on Tuesday night, Rep. Mike McCarthy, D-St. Albans, proposed endorsing Lauer. Shelley.dickerson@gmail.com (919) 497-7599 . U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks sentenced Boen to four years in prison followed by two years of supervised release March 10. He is due back in court in early January, about a month before he is slated to take office. I will, within the budget, give them a much-needed pay increase. Hutchison, a retiree from the Arkansas Army National Guard, said he has almost 18 years of experience in law enforcement. Nicely said he believes access to the sheriff is a major desire for county residents. At the time of the incident, Grismore was the only candidate officially running to be the county's next sheriff. things or you could be banned: An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The sheriff's position comes with an an annual salary of $44,589, according to the county. Hours Office Hours Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm He can be reached at mpolhamus@vtdigger.org. She can be reached at tpache@vtdigger.org. His law enforcement career, which began 1996, includes the Barling and Ozark police departments. Lived in Franklin County since 2013. "You have to have a sheriff that is accessible to the public, and that's part of my plan," said Grant Nicely. Andrews said he will use state agencies to assist with investigations as well as work the interstate and investigate serious injury/fatality crashes. The challenges facing the jail are ongoing maintenance issues and overcrowding with no room to classify inmates, Thomas said. or attack others wont be allowed. 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. 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. 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.. Erin Mansfield is VTDiggers health care reporter. I have a proven leadership record and 40 years of law enforcement experience.. When you factor in the inability to get parts for items to repair them, the problem compounds.. Our beat reporters are on the ground covering local government, schools, sports, business and culture. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. - Primary Elections in Washington are tomorrow, with two candidates running for Franklin County Sheriff. He can be reached at jcraven@vtdigger.org. I need people to see what's going on and to tell me what's going on," he said. He could not be reached for comment before the press deadline. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Erickson said he would feel unsafe protesting in Franklin County knowing that the sheriff had made a post questioning the utility of speaking out against injustices. 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. We must pay the county to house these inmates, he said. 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 sheriff's race could be decided during the Republican primary election. That puts a hole in the budget. JOHNNY CROCKER SAYS HE SPENT 22 YEARS IN THE AR MY WITH 20 OF THAT AS A GRE EN BERET. HE'S ALSO IS A RESERVE OFFICER FOR OZK AR POLICE AND IS ON THE SWAT TEAM. ALL THREE CANDIDATES WE SPOKE TO SAY RESTORING TRUST IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS KEY." As you know, as a building ages, the maintenance to keep it running effectively increases. For information about our guidelines, and access to the letter form, please 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. He also has a resume of community leadership posts and a family history of service as well. ; Harrisburg, 43126, VACANT - Pending Appt. All three candidates told 40/29 News it's key to regain public confidence in the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. 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The officers are currently some of the lowest paid in the area, he said. Franklin County Sheriff candidate asked to step down; Video of candidate kicking man prompts questions of eligibility. MEET KEVIN WHITE Here's why he's the best choice for Franklin County Sheriff. After that, he plans to leave and will make a change in my career if thats necessary.. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the need for the sheriffs office to be prepared with a response plan to protect the community and deputies. 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. 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. <> "I feel that I'm the one wh it the most experience, my record sho twshat. 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. Education:Ozark High School. At their meeting Wednesday, the Republicans also considered endorsing Gale Messier, who ran unsuccessfully to be Franklin County sheriff in 2010. He argued these go hand-in-hand, with many repeat offenders stealing things to pawn off to acquire the money to get drugs. . We want this She heads up the Sheriff Offices mental health crisis response team, which Grismore rolled out in March as part of the offices effort to create a more empathetic approach to policing. "I'll never lie to you. I appreciate everyones support. He initially ran as a Republican, but he also won the Democratic nomination after winning enough write-in votes in the primary election. Residency:South of Ozark; born and raised in Franklin County; moved back in 2018 following retirement from U.S. Army. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Hes also a reserve officer for the Ozark Police Department and is a member of the SWAT Team. 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. I feel that, at least early on, the sheriff should be there at least 50 to 60 hours a week. Kevin Hutchison, Johnny Crocker and Grant Nicely are running for the seat in the Republican primary election May 24. Occupation:Patrol sergeant, Franklin County Sheriffs Office; active military police member, Arkansas Army National Guard. Board of Elections; Board of Ethics; Board of Legislature; County Clerk; County Manager; . He spent 27 years with the agency in multiple roles revolving around cyber crime before retiring in 2013. The local party met Wednesday night to discuss the county sheriff race, and party chair Zach Scheffler said the Democratic committee passed its motion of support for Lauer's write-in campaign. Now the inmate work detail consists of approximately 16-20 inmates working at different venues within the county. An official government website. We cover state elections, the Vermont Legislature, the governors office, state agencies and major political parties. Officials have said that whether or not he is found guilty, Grismore could be removed from office only via impeachment by the Legislature.