Sheriff's Deputies Suspended
Two Allegany County sheriff’s deputies have been suspended, but the sheriff and district attorney aren't releasing many details. 59-year-old John Clouse of Angelica is charged with obstruction of governmental administration. Timothy Histed of Belmont hasn't been charged with a crime, but an investigation is continuing. Clouse was facing disciplinary action by the sheriff internally when he allegedly threatened to go public with things that have taken place in the department in the past 20 years. District Attorney Terrence Parker says Clouse made direct threats to the sheriff, while the sheriff was attempting to take legal authorized steps in the disciplinary process. The incident with Histed involves the FBI. Sheriff WilliamTompkins said he is waiting to see information from the FBI before taking any other steps in the matter. Histed has been suspended for 30 days
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