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Columbiana County Sheriff Resigns After Drunken Driving Plea
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 – updated: 3:53 pm EDT August 28, 2008
Four months after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving, a local sheriff announced his resignation Wednesday.Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith said he will take on a new position at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort.Smith was stopped by police in the fall of 2007 on suspicion of driving drunk and pleaded guilty in April.The sheriff had many ups and downs during his 30-year career. Earlier this month, four inmates escaped from the Columbiana County Jail. All were captured and are now back in police custody.Smith has recommended the appointment of Chief Deputy Allen Haueter as interim county sheriff.
Previous Stories:
- August 18, 2008: Columbiana County Jail Escapees Caught in Pennsylvania
- August 18, 2008: Four Inmates Escape From Columbiana County Jail
- April 18, 2008: Columbiana County Sheriff Pleads Guilty
- October 31, 2007: Columbiana County Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Drunken Driving
- October 17, 2007: Sheriff To Trooper: 'Can't You Just Let Me Go Home?'
- October 16, 2007: Officials Release Video Of Sheriff's Arrest
- October 12, 2007: Columbiana County Sheriff Accused Of Drunken Driving
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