Former Sheriff Perry Johnson faced allegations in 2003 of purchasing a pickup truck sold at a sheriff’s auction through his father, potentially violating state law prohibiting such purchases by officers or their relatives. Additionally, there were claims of him being intoxicated at work. Johnson did not seek re-election in 2002 and later served as undersheriff. ([missoulian.com](https://missoulian.com/news/local/former-ravalli-county-deputies-level-misconduct-charges-against-department/article_a46d74c2-bf78-53a7-a150-1411aaeacfa9.html?utm_source=openai))
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