As reportes by WZEP AM 1460
Walton Sheriff Asks Meadows About Comments
Lost in the past to most of us, a heinous crime on a young lady named Autumn in Walton County was a driving force of Walton Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr.’s career choice. Adkinson addressed the Walton Commissioners about recent comments made by Commissioner Cindy Meadows after the arrest of former Walton Commissioner Lane Rees on child porn charges.
Adkinson said the matter was business, but is now personal. He told the commissioners that he realized coming to Walton County, regardless of his background, people would judge him. He said he vowed to not allow the office to be steered by political considerations. Adkinson said he believes the single most important thing for people in law enforcement is taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. He said he believes in what he does and in the men and women who work for him. The sheriff says he supports them. Adkinson also said he believes every citizen has a right to comment, but when an elected official makes a comment of impropriety, that needs to be addressed.
Meadows said her comments were not directed to him or the sheriff’s office. She then apologized and said she hopes Adkinson accepts it. He did and then asked her to look at the Children’s Advocacy Center and what opportunities they can bring. She acknowledged the request but did not make a commitment.
Walton Sheriff Asks Meadows About Comments
Lost in the past to most of us, a heinous crime on a young lady named Autumn in Walton County was a driving force of Walton Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr.’s career choice. Adkinson addressed the Walton Commissioners about recent comments made by Commissioner Cindy Meadows after the arrest of former Walton Commissioner Lane Rees on child porn charges.
Adkinson said the matter was business, but is now personal. He told the commissioners that he realized coming to Walton County, regardless of his background, people would judge him. He said he vowed to not allow the office to be steered by political considerations. Adkinson said he believes the single most important thing for people in law enforcement is taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. He said he believes in what he does and in the men and women who work for him. The sheriff says he supports them. Adkinson also said he believes every citizen has a right to comment, but when an elected official makes a comment of impropriety, that needs to be addressed.
Meadows said her comments were not directed to him or the sheriff’s office. She then apologized and said she hopes Adkinson accepts it. He did and then asked her to look at the Children’s Advocacy Center and what opportunities they can bring. She acknowledged the request but did not make a commitment.
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