Monday, January 03, 2011
New Sheriff In Whitley County
KENTUCKY....
Retired Kentucky State Police detective Colan Harrell has been sworn in as the new Whitley County Sheriff. Harrell, who beat incumbent Lawrence Hodge says his one priority to be the best law enforcement in the state is a goal which his department will achieve. Harrell has hired nearly one dozen new people, and several surrounding sheriff departments have donated vehicles, guns, and other equipment needed to run a sheriff's department. Hodge is facing a 21 count indictment with charges ranging from abuse of public trust to tampering with physical evidence.
Retired Kentucky State Police detective Colan Harrell has been sworn in as the new Whitley County Sheriff. Harrell, who beat incumbent Lawrence Hodge says his one priority to be the best law enforcement in the state is a goal which his department will achieve. Harrell has hired nearly one dozen new people, and several surrounding sheriff departments have donated vehicles, guns, and other equipment needed to run a sheriff's department. Hodge is facing a 21 count indictment with charges ranging from abuse of public trust to tampering with physical evidence.