In January 2018, Chief of Staff and Operations Captain Tim McWhorter was suspended with pay amid an investigation into the handling of evidence within the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. McWhorter, who also served as the evidence custodian, requested the investigation to clear his name after learning of third-hand allegations regarding possible mishandling of evidence. Additionally, in December 2017, McWhorter was the subject of a domestic violence investigation after his girlfriend accused him of physical assault. Although no charges were filed, a report was documented for third-degree domestic violence and harassment. These incidents raised concerns about McWhorter’s conduct and the integrity of evidence handling within the department.
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