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Ferry County sheriff reports uptick in thefts; staffing near full
Summary
Sheriff Ray Maycumber told the council thefts are increasing in and around Republic as temperatures warm and noted staffing updates and a potential need for a city–county memorandum of understanding tied to a pending state sheriff bill.
Ferry County Sheriff Ray Maycumber told the Republic City Council on April 6 that reported thefts are increasing in the city and surrounding areas as warmer weather returns.
Maycumber also raised a neighborhood concern about five dogs at 1100 Hesse Blvd and asked the council about the sheriff’s contract after a new state bill concerning sheriffs that may require a memorandum of understanding between the city and county. He said staffing is approaching full strength, with three recruits awaiting the academy and one lateral hire pending.
The council did not take a formal vote on changes to the city–county contract at the meeting; Maycumber’s remarks were presented as an informational report and request for discussion. The council’s minutes do not record any direction beyond noting the staffing and contact issues for future consideration.
