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Prosecutors said Wright took money from the Sheriff’s Office Chaplain’s Benevolence Fund in May 2023 under the pretense of covering travel expenses for deputies attending a Washington, D.C., memorial for a slain officer. Instead, Wright kept the cash for himself.

Following the investigation, Foster was charged with multiple offenses involving a child. Sheriff Quentin Miller said the outcome demonstrates the dedication and collaboration of law enforcement professionals, adding that “the justice delivered will have a lasting impact, making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.”

According to City of Shelby officials, a contractor accidentally struck the waterline causing a temporary disruption of water service in the area.

On Sept. 24, Judge Monica J. Gillett entered a voluntary dismissal at the DA’s request. The official disposition states: “VD–District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA – No Plea Agreement. No crime charged.”