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Ashe County commissioners approve $72,900 appropriation for sheriff—s law-enforcement funds

2214836 · February 3, 2025
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The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved increasing the Department of Law Enforcement appropriation by $72,900 drawn from two sheriff-related funds to cover equipment and other needs; discussion referenced drones, vehicles and past uses of asset-forfeiture money.

The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved an increase of $72,900 to the Department of Law Enforcement budget on a motion made during the meeting.

The appropriation raises the department—s budget from $4,511,829 to $4,584,729, with $33,120 to come from the sheriff—s federal equitable-sharing drug asset forfeiture fund and $39,780 from the sheriff—s controlled-substance drug fund, both held in the county general fund. "This increased appropriation…

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