Former Sheriff Chris Morris faced multiple allegations of misconduct, including embezzlement and bribery. In May 2024, he was charged with embezzlement for allegedly selling his personal Polaris utility vehicle to the sheriff’s office at an inflated price. Additionally, he was accused of accepting free repairs on his personal vehicle in exchange for directing county business to a local auto shop. In January 2025, Morris accepted a plea deal, resulting in the dismissal of felony charges and a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor embezzlement charge. He received a two-year deferred sentence and resigned from his position as sheriff.
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