Sheriff's marine division: two grants, one BUI and continuing staffing shortfall

Jul 18, 2026

Sheriff's marine personnel told the Waterways Advisory Committee they received grants to repower a patrol vessel and build a bridal wall at Garfield Bay, reported one BUI and several minor accidents this summer, and said the division remains five to six deputies short.

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Fred Ross of the sheriff's marine division presented the division's summer report and grant updates at the July 17 committee meeting. He said the division received two grants: a repower for a marine patrol vessel approaching 4,000 hours and funding to build a bridal wall at Garfield Bay.

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