What happens when the most powerful law enforcement officer in a rural county goes rogue?
By Nigel Jaquiss
Oregon Journalism Project
- Curry County Sheriff John Ward faces allegations of misconduct, including mismanagement, potential financial fraud, and failure to supervise his deputies.
- Ward has defied a court order to release records to the Curry County Board of Commissioners, yet he maintains support from county residents who respect his long tenure as the county’s top lawman.
- Now…