By Dena Wood
The Times
Sheriff Gives Quarterly Update
Sheriff John Turner makes plea for support in funding a county drug and gang unit
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Walla Walla County Sheriff John Turner referenced gang graffiti on the rural Paddock Elevator when he gave a quarterly update at the July Waitsburg City Council meeting. Days later, deputies responded to the site for what they believe to be a gang-related shooting.
WAITSBURG – Walla Walla County Sheriff John Turner presented his quarterly sheriff's office update at Waitsburg's July 21 city council meeting. Turner took advantage of the full house – most were in attendance to learn more about Nestle's interest in potentially building a bottling facility in Waitsburg – to address what he says is a strong need for a dedicated county drug and task force.
In his update, Turner said he was pleased that the sheriff's office has received 219 calls from Waitsburg through June of this year, as opposed to 247 for the entirety of 2015.
"That doesn't necessa...
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