Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said he will retire by the end of August, saying the 'current political climate' after Sonya Massey's murder has made it 'nearly impossible' for him to continue in his job.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said he will retire by the end of August, citing the "political climate" after the murder of Sonya Massey .Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he is retiring by the end of August, citing the blowback in the aftermath the murder of Sonya Massey .In a statement, Campbell said in part, "The tragic death of Sonya Massey has been a heartbreaking event for our community. ...
Grayson has held six different jobs in law enforcement since 2020. He also had two DUIs on his record before entering law enforcement. Campbell said he was unaware of concerns from a previous employer. Records show a Logan County Sheriff's Office supervisor reprimanded Grayson for inaccuracies in police reports. Campbell said he never saw the records during his hiring process.Campbell said his retirement will be effective no later than August 31.I was first elected Sheriff in 2018. I embraced that role, to lead SCSO, but I always saw myself as a cop, not a politician.
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