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Coffey County authorizes $58,600 purchase to replace totaled sheriff’s SUV
Summary
On May 18 the Coffey County Commission authorized purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for $58,600 to replace a vehicle that was totaled while parked on I-35 on May 8; payment will come from the Sheriff’s 2026 budget with expected insurance reimbursement.
The Coffey County Commission on May 18 approved a purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe from Crow‑Moddie Chevrolet for $58,600 to replace a sheriff’s office Tahoe that was totaled after being struck while parked on Interstate 35 on May 8, 2026.
Sheriff Tom Johnson recommended the replacement; Chairman Mark Petterson moved to approve the purchase and Wayde Thomsen seconded. The minutes state the purchase will be paid from the Sheriff’s Office 2026 budget with reimbursement when paid by the insurance company. The motion was recorded as passed; the minutes do not include a roll-call tally.
The minutes identify the replacement vehicle by its last four VIN digits (7012) and the purchasing vendor. The board did not record further specifications for equipment outfitting, trade‑in or warranty details in the minutes. Follow-up on insurance reimbursement and vehicle outfitting will be handled by the Sheriff’s Office and county finance staff.
