Probe into Sheriff's Department Ends
The special prosecutor assigned to conduct an investigation into the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department has released his findings.
Wyoming County District Attorney Gerald Stout concluded that Sheriff Dennis John, who committed suicide last summer, was concerned about a sexual harassment lawsuit.
The investigation centered on allegations of inapproprate use of text messaging and cell phone communication by members of the sheriff's department.
Stout's office interviewed 16 people, and several cell phones were forensically examined by New York State Police. In a news release Stout said, "While it is probable the department cell phones were improperly used by members of the sheriff's department, there is no reasonable cause to believe that any crimes were committed."
Wyoming County District Attorney Gerald Stout concluded that Sheriff Dennis John, who committed suicide last summer, was concerned about a sexual harassment lawsuit.
The investigation centered on allegations of inapproprate use of text messaging and cell phone communication by members of the sheriff's department.
Stout's office interviewed 16 people, and several cell phones were forensically examined by New York State Police. In a news release Stout said, "While it is probable the department cell phones were improperly used by members of the sheriff's department, there is no reasonable cause to believe that any crimes were committed."
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