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Audit Finds Problems with Evidence Under Former Keokuk Sheriff

AP file photo of Keokuk County Sherrif Ron George taken in March of 2003. (AP Photo/The Ottumwa Courier, Brad Whitney)

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Audit Finds Problems with Evidence Under Former Keokuk Sheriff

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Sep 25, 2009 at 9:37 AM CST

Story Updated: Sep 25, 2009 at 9:37 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - An audit has found problems with the way a former sheriff kept evidence in Keokuk County.

The state auditor's office investigated the sheriff's office, finding that former Sheriff Ron George didn't maintain a secure evidence room and that evidence and seized property were kept in unsecured locations.

The report says case files and evidence logs weren't available to identify pieces of evidence.

The investigation began after current Sheriff Jeff Shipley discovered items missing from the sheriff's office, including a thermal-imaging camera valued at $8,400.

The audit also says George was seen destroying records before he left office in December.

A telephone call placed Friday to George went unanswered. A telephone message left for Shipley was not immediately returned.

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