Sheriff’s Office budget amended, reimbursed for prisoner transport

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County Sheriff’s Office was recently reimbursed $1,133 in travel costs by a wanted subject who had fled to Tampa, Florida, causing local law enforcement to venture to the sunshine state in order to transfer the wanted male back to Towns County to face prosecution. The subject was sought on several bench warrants, including drug and firearm possession, and was transported on Sept. 18 – 19.

Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw amended the Towns County Sheriff’s Office budget during a special-called meeting, replacing the travel expenses with the reimbursed funds. Towns County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Terry Conner told FYN later in the day that it is unusual to receive restitution in such a timely manner, rather, repayment is typically attached to probation terms.

Commissioner Bradshaw stated that he is pleased that the sheriff’s office was able to retreive the funds so quickly.

Of note, Towns County regular monthly meeting will not be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, as the commissioner will be out-of-town attending his son’s military graduation at Fort Benning, Georgia. The next scheduled county session is set for Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Towns County Courthouse.

Meetings are open to the public.