Noelle Crombie

The county commissioner who lost May's reelection says he has enough flexibility to be Junction City's top manager and serve the rest of his term.

Melissa Fireside remains on the run as state and now federal authorities pile up fraud charges.

The killer told his mother the crime was premeditated and that he intended to kill three people “but two more people were also killed,” a detective said.

“For the good of the people he swore to protect, Sheriff Ward should immediately resign,” the lawmaker said.

An outside investigation found John Ward was deceitful and dishonest regarding foundation donations, including purchasing a storage building on his Gold Beach property.

“I thought he was taking a swing at me,” prompting her to move away, she said.

The court found prosecutor Brendan Murphy's conduct during the 2022 trial undermined the former teacher's right to a fair proceeding.

Four Multnomah County judges filed a 14-page complaint alleging Robert Parker violated professional conduct rules and lacked basic familiarity with the law.

Curry County officials say Sheriff John Ward and his predecessor misused donations from a private foundation, circumventing county budget rules for years.

The decision came the same day a union representing deputies sent a letter urging Rhodes' appointment.