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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Former Hatton town clerk-treasurer arrested for theft from town
Jun. 10—Key points: * Jared Potts, former Hatton Clerk-Treasurer, suspected of misappropriating town funds * Turned himself in the Adams County Sheriff's Office on June 6. RITZVILLE — The former Hatton clerk-treasurer and fire chief turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff's Office on June 6 while under investigation for first-degree theft, first-degree possession of stolen property and seven counts of mail theft. Jared Potts, Lind, allegedly misappropriated town funds and kept town equipment at his home. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said the ACSO served a search warrant at Potts' home last week and found equipment that belonged to the town of Hatton. Potts had agreed to return equipment to the town following an investigation by the Washington State Auditor's Office, Wagner said, but some of it was found at his residence during the search. Concerns about Potts first surfaced in 2023, Wagner said, both from ACSO and from Hatton residents. "We got a few more complaints over a couple of years," Wagner said. Potts ended his employment with Hatton in October 2024. The WSAO report said a possible misappropriation of funds was reported in April 2023 by a former town employee who was working temporarily following the resignation of Hatton's mayor. The report from the WSAO said auditors determined Potts had misappropriated about $72,200 from the town between December 2022 and November 2024. "Additionally, $144,604 in questionable payments occurred between Oct. 25, 2022, and Sept. 20, 2024," the WSAO report said. The clerk-treasurer was one of two part-time employees, and the only one who issued a town credit card, the report said. "Our review of credit card statements identified $15,055 in questionable purchases between Feb. 21, 2023, and July 13, 2023, because the town did not have adequate documentation to show the transactions had a legitimate business purpose," it said. Auditors found about $36,000 paid to Potts as salary in excess of his approved work schedule, as well as cash advances that he hadn't repaid, between December 2022 and October 2024. Potts also acted as the chief of the town's volunteer department, established in December 2023. He applied to federal and state programs for equipment; the department received fire trucks and water tenders, among other pieces of firefighting apparatus. That included defibrillators. Potts allegedly kept a fire vehicle and a defibrillator at his residence, the auditor's report said. He returned the fire truck in September 2024. The defibrillator was found at his residence during the ACSO search. Potts talked to auditors in August 2024 and said he would provide documentation for the financial transactions, but never did, the WSAO report said. Potts continued to have access to Hatton's bank accounts following his resignation from town employ, the report said, and auditors found about $3,600 in payments by Potts from town accounts in October and November 2024.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Archer County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in alleged morning robbery
ARCHER COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — The Archer County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in an alleged early morning robbery. According to a Facebook post made by the ACSO, they are asking the public to Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for a black male last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans in the FM 368 and Highway 25 area. The suspect could be headed toward Holliday. He is a suspect in an early morning robbery, but is believed to be unarmed. Do not approach. If you have information about the suspect, please get in touch with the ACSO at (940) 574-2571. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Livermore teen arrested for possessing 258 lbs of fireworks: sheriff
(KRON) — A 19-year-old Livermore resident was arrested on May 21 for the possession of illegal fireworks, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) announced on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Juan Carlos Cruz Jr., had 258 pounds of illegal fireworks. Investigators were monitoring social media for any signs of illegal activity related to fireworks. They later found Cruz was also in possession of a 'controlled substance with the intent to sell and ammunition.' According to the Livermore Fire Department, all fireworks — including 'safe and sane' — are illegal in the city and unincorporated Alameda County. 'The use of illegal fireworks presents a significant danger to public safety, posing serious risks of injury and fire,' ACSO wrote. Photos of the items seized by ACSO that were allegedly in Cruz's possession can be viewed below. Injured groundskeeper at Giants-Tigers game flips off camera while on ground 'The Alameda County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the public that all fireworks, including those labeled 'safe and sane,' are illegal in Unincorporated Alameda County. We urge community members to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Protecting the wellbeing of our residents remains our top priority,' ACSO wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Woman arrested for attempted homicide in Amador County
( — A 35-year-old woman was arrested on Monday in connection with an attempted homicide, according to the Amador County Sheriff's Office. Video Above: Homicide vs Murder vs Manslaughter ACSO said deputies received reports of a man being stabbed around 6:18 a.m. on Saturday in the Martell area. Deputies could not initially find the involved person when they arrived, but they were later notified that the Sutter Amador Hospital was treating a victim with a stab wound. Deputies and sheriff's office detectives responded to the report. ACSO discovered the suspect to be Brittnee Marie Casey of Jackson, who was on active post-release community supervision out of Calaveras County. The sheriff's office and the Calaveras County Probation Department discovered she had cut off the ankle monitor that was assisting with her supervision. A Ramey Warrant for attempted murder, along with a Be on the Look Out, was issued. Deputies discover homicide during disturbance call Around 3 p.m. on Monday, ACSO detectives responded to a home for a follow-up investigation. Detectives discovered Casey was hiding in the residence. The suspect surrendered a was arrested without incident. Casey was booked into the Amador County Jail for attempted murder and corporal injury on spouse or cohabitant. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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Amherst County deputies searching for child seen alone in road
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Amherst County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to locate a child. They say they got a call around 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening about a toddler spotted alone on a roadway. The caller said they were driving on Route 163 near the Arbor Ct. apartments when they 'almost hit the child who was apparently startled and went into a small wooded area,' according to ACSO. They say multiple resources are searching for the child, who's described as a roughly 2-year-old Black boy wearing a green t-shirt. Anyone with information about the boy or his whereabout is asked to contact Amherst County Sheriff's Office at 434-946-9300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
