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Citizen files complaint alleging records violations; sheriff says he complied
Summary
A formal complaint filed by Deven Nycum accused Sheriff Rick Hardesty of official misrepresentation and public-records violations; the board reviewed the complaint with the sheriff, who said he had fulfilled and complied with the public-records request referenced in the complaint.
On July 15, 2026, Deven Nycum filed "a formal complaint regarding official misrepresentation, public records violations, and county liability inducement by Sheriff Rick Hardesty" with the Richardson County Clerk; the filing was submitted to the Board for the July 29 meeting. The board reviewed the complaint with Sheriff Hardesty, who responded that he had fulfilled and complied with the public-records request referenced in the complaint. County Attorney Samantha Scheitel participated in that review.
The board logged the complaint as an official matter of public record and proceeded with the meeting. No formal disciplinary action or vote on the complaint was recorded in the meeting minutes; the transcript shows the board discussed the complaint during open session review with the sheriff present.
