MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) The Monroe County Sheriff has resigned.
Monroe County Sheriff Jeffrey Jones resigned today, following a lengthy investigation over the last year. Jones was arrested back last September.
Information discovered during this investigation revealed that the Monroe County Sheriff, Jeffrey Wayne Jones interfered with this investigation by deceiving the Monroe County Civil Service Commission during the hiring of the Deputy under investigation.
Sheriff Jones also failed to file a referral with the WV Department of Health and Human Resources and failed to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena.
The Special Prosecutor assigned to this investigation instructed Sergeant Keaton to obtain warrants and arrest Sheriff Jones for Failure to Report as a Mandated Reporter, Obstructing, and Deceiving Proper Standing to the County Civil Service Commission.
Monroe County Clerk confirmed to LOOTPRESS that the commission met today and will be releasing a statement.
Stay tuned for further updates.
