Interim Sheriff Jodie Barcus stands in a conference room in the sheriff's office in Okanogan. Photo by Julia Babkina

Interim Sheriff Jodie Barcus said she would continue to collaborate with federal agencies following former Sheriff Paul Budrow’s admission that he was threatened with removal for working with Border Patrol.

Barcus sent the following statement to MVE:

I am aware of the contact from the Attorney General’s Office. The Undersheriff and I are currently in discussions with our legal counsel regarding this matter. At this time, it would be premature for me to make any…

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