MORROW COUNTY (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton released a statement via social media on Wednesday afternoon following allegations of assault against a deputy during a wellness check in Iberia late Saturday night.
The statement reads:
“The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is aware of troubling allegations concerning its August 18, 2024 response to Bucyrus Street in Iberia. As Sheriff, I take all allegations of potential wrongdoing by my deputies seriously. I have requested the assistance of a neutral, outside law enforcement agency to conduct an investigation into the alleged incident of August 18, 2024. The body camera footage of the alleged incident will also be made available once all applicable Ohio Public Records laws on disclosure have been met. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting the rights and safety of all those it serves.”
Sheriff John L. Hinton
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