Idaho sheriff implies drug users and criminals should go to Seattle

The sheriff of Kootenai County sent out a press release Tuesday, suggesting drug users and criminals should go to Seattle and it would be a 'wonder...

July 5, 2023
5:58 AM

The sheriff of Kootenai County sent out a press release Tuesday, suggesting drug users and criminals should go to Seattle and it would be a 'wonderful place to enjoy July 4th celebrations.' The press release from Sheriff Robert B. Norris was directed at 'Washington criminals and Kootenai County taxpayers.' Norris said his county is a 'preferred destination venue' for residents of Washington for the July 4th festivities, and that his jail has seen a large number of Washington residents being booked.

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