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Commissioners authorize sheriff to access State Bank records from 2017 to present for criminal investigation
Summary
The county authorized the sheriff to access bank records at State Bank dating back to 2017 as part of a criminal investigation; the board approved the authorization by motion.
On Sept. 15 the Chase County commission voted to authorize the sheriff to access bank records at State Bank from 2017 to the present as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
A motion to authorize the sheriff's access to those bank records was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. The authorization was described in the meeting as part of an expanding review and to allow investigators access to a broader set of financial records, with the county auditor engaged to assist as requested.
Why it matters: The motion grants law-enforcement investigators formal access to historical financial records held by a local bank as part of a criminal probe; the records span multiple years and could affect audit and investigative scope.
Follow-up: The commission noted the auditor had been engaged and recommended providing access back to 2017 to give investigators a broader look at transactions.
