Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association votes to expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward

The embattled Southern Oregon lawman faces a criminal investigation and a complaint seeking to revoke his certification.

By Nigel Jaquiss

Oregon Journalism Project

Sheriff John Ward was appointed in 2014 and has easily won three elections since.
— Curry County Sheriff’s Office photo

In an extraordinary development, the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association voted 28–0 on Aug. 24 to expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward. Seven sheriffs missed the vote due to scheduling conflicts. Ward declined…