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Putnam sheriff wants money for more employees, new vehicles
By Kate White, The Charleston Gazette
WINFIELD, W.Va. -- Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese told county commissioners Tuesday that he needs around $264,000 more than last year in order to hire new deputies and buy vehicles, among other things.

Steve Deweese, who took office in January, told commissioners he plans to hire two deputies in order to have enough staff.

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Putnam sheriff wants money for more employees, new vehicles
By Kate White, The Charleston Gazette
WINFIELD, W.Va. -- Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese told county commissioners Tuesday that he needs around $264,000 more than last year in order to hire new deputies and buy vehicles, among other things.

Steve Deweese, who took office in January, told commissioners he plans to hire two deputies in order to have enough staff.

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