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Sheriff gives July activity report, reflects on long service
Summary
The sheriff reported July patrol, warrant and arrest figures and described the month’s drug task force activity; he also signaled this meeting is his last "call to service" after roughly 51 years in uniform.
The Bedford County sheriff presented the department's July activity report, saying deputies patrolled 82,377 miles during the month, served 702 warrants and made 194 arrests. He reported about 350 inmates in holding and noted the department processed roughly 270 persons and responded to 770 calls in July.
The sheriff summarized drug task force work for July — 22 investigations involving about 29 defendants and seizures that included a firearm, two vehicles and a range of drugs including marijuana, methamphetamine, powder cocaine and prescription medications suspected to contain fentanyl. He thanked colleagues and the community and described this meeting as his last call to service after about 51 years in law enforcement: "after about 51 years I [am] slowing down." Commissioners offered thanks and described him as a legacy in the county.
No votes or policy changes accompanied the report; the committee moved on to other agenda items after questions and remarks of appreciation.
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