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Sheriff authorized to spend $18,660 from state asset-forfeiture fund for security, equipment and community events

5777440 · September 15, 2025
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Summary

The county approved an $18,660 appropriation from the sheriff’s state controlled-substance asset forfeiture fund to pay for a front-door security/intercom system, reception redesign, laptops for training and communications, and speaker systems used at community events and the firing range.

The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved an appropriation of $18,660 from the sheriff’s state controlled-substance asset-forfeiture fund to cover several department needs, county staff said.

Sheriff Howell told the board the appropriation request came from the state asset-forfeiture balance of $39,249.71; using $18,659.69 would leave an estimated remaining…

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