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Sheriff Travis Hakes – Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2023, Sheriff Travis Hakes was investigated for sending ‘unequivocally sexual in nature’ text messages to a female dispatcher, including an ethnically charged meme. The investigation also uncovered that Hakes sold guns, knives, and real estate during work hours. The Chippewa County Board voted ‘no confidence’ in his leadership, citing concerns about his honesty, training, and competence. Hakes denied the allegations, claiming the investigation was biased.

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