The Ozark County Sheriff announces Thursday until further notice the office would no longer respond to anything but violent Misdemeanor and Felony crimes.
This comes as part of an Emergency Order issued by Sheriff Cass Martin, who said in a release that this change is a necessity in order to stay within the current budget amidst the current state of the economy.
Martin said in the release his department would not be seeking traffic violations and also said the order would stay in effect until costs of things like fuel and other needed items come down to align with their current budget.
In the release, the Sheriff’s Office said any crime that isn’t a violent misdemeanor or felony would be taken care of via over the phone or by walk-in.
(Story by Connor Wilson, Ozarks First)
Christmas Events This Weekend in the Lakes Region
Drought Levels Steady in Lakes Region
Nixa to Host Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Cocoa Night on Dec. 5
Stone County Authorities Ask for Help in Locating Missing Teen
Green Forest Woman Faces Missouri Drug Charges