Sheriff reports fleet upgrades and new hire, Ashley Johnson

Jun 30, 2026

The Mitchell County sheriff told supervisors the department upgraded two squad cars (vehicle and equipment) and hired Ashley Johnson, a reserve deputy/jail staffer with nine years of service; a formal introduction will be scheduled at a future meeting.

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The Mitchell County sheriff reported on June 30 that the department has purchased/upgraded two squad cars — one retired unit and a newly outfitted vehicle — and submitted related receipts to the county for the vehicle and in-car equipment (lights, sirens and electronics).

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