Newton County sheriff defends record (The Joplin Globe)

5 October 2008, 6:36 pm

NEOSHO, Mo. — Newton County Sheriff Ken Copeland is defending his department’s record in curbing illegal drugs in the wake of criticism from Democratic challenger Lonny Steele, who last week announced that Copeland’s defeated Republican rival had agreed to be Steele’s chief deputy if he wins in November.... read more

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