Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett plans to leave his elected position six months before the seat would be up for election again, and recommended that Undersheriff Caprice Massey be appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Crime
Banks August 2023 Police Log
A cyclist is struck in Banks, a stolen car, and more in the August police log.
Banks July 2023 Police Log
Sunset Laundry makes it into this month’s police log not once but twice, and windows are broken by unknown miscreant(s) at the Banks Elementary and High Schools.
Banks June 2023 Police Log
The Banks June 2023 Police Log as presented to the Banks City Council Tuesday, July 11
Woman dies while in custody at Washington County Jail
A woman lodged in the Washington County Jail died early Friday morning, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Banks May 2023 Police Log
Youths engaging in “nefarious activities,” speeding complaints, and more round out the May Banks police log.
Man known for excavator chase near Buxton gets stuck in ravine
Remember last year’s excavator chase near Buxton? Well, the same guy was arrested yesterday after leading police on another chase, on foot, this time into a ravine.
Federal prosecutors investigating Fagan, La Mota owners
Federal prosecutors are seeking a wide range of records related to former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the marijuana moonlighting that cost Fagan her political career.
Banks April 2023 Police Log
This month’s police log from calls in the city of Banks in April, as presented to the Banks City Council in May.
Banks March 2023 Police Log
A struggle with Banks deputies, $5,000 in credit card fraud and more in this month’s police log.