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Chief Deputy Patrick J. O’Brien – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Chief Deputy Patrick J. O’Brien issued a formal letter of reprimand to Deputy Sergeant Ken Jones in 2005 for insubordination and acting outside the chain of command. This action was part of a series of events that led to Jones alleging retaliation and filing a lawsuit against the Lincoln County Commissioners.

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