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Board postpones decision on reimbursing two deputies’ legal fees after heated debate

Augusta County Board of Supervisors · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Two deputies requested county reimbursement for legal fees after criminal charges were dismissed or taken under advisement; county attorney said statute allows reimbursement, but supervisors split sharply over taxpayer obligation and fairness, and the board voted to postpone the matter two weeks for further review.

Augusta County supervisors postponed consideration of two requests to reimburse sheriff’s deputies for legal fees after extended debate over statutory authority and whether taxpayer funds should cover defense costs tied to alleged misconduct.

County counsel presented memoranda and supporting documentation for reimbursement requests from deputies William Micolay and Charles Taylor Jr., saying the requests meet the…

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