5News: Washington County tables discussion on sheriff’s office investigation, staff transfers | Washington County tabled talks on a sheriff’s office investigation and a proposal to move HR, IT, legal, and facilities staff under county control.
“Washington County leaders are continuing to look at the fallout from allegations of misuse of property and funds inside the sheriff’s office — and whether certain staff positions should remain under the sheriff’s control.
At Tuesday night’s Washington County Services Committee meeting, Justices of the Peace were scheduled to discuss the county’s internal investigation into those allegations, as well as an ordinance that would transfer human resources, IT, legal, and buildings and grounds staff out of the sheriff’s office and into county departments. But after multiple motions by JP Bradley Bruns, both items were tabled — despite the county attorney advising the discussion could legally take place in open session. Some JPs argued the issues should be handled in executive session, while others called for a second opinion from the Arkansas Attorney General’s office.”
4029: Washington County Quorum Court postpones discussion on sheriff's office investigation | Washington County justices voted to indefinitely postpone a public discussion on an internal investigation into the sheriff’s office, despite calls from the county judge to release the findings.
“Tense moments unfolded during Tuesday night's Washington County Quorum Court county services committee meeting as justices debated whether to publicly discuss allegations of misuse of property and funds inside the sheriff's office. After much debate, the court voted to postpone the discussion indefinitely.”
KNWA: Washington County Quorum Court tables discussion of equipment misuse investigation
“The Washington County Quorum Court tabled discussion on the county’s internal investigation into allegations of misuse of county property at the sheriff’s office on Sept. 2.”