Ohio Sheriff’s Lieutenant Apologizes for Controversial Posts

Lt. John Rodgers, a 20-year veteran of the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Ohio, has apologized for controversial Facebook posts where he stated he would not assist Democrats and would require proof of voting preference for aid. He attributed his 'out of character' actions to prescribed sleep aids, claiming he has no recollection of making the posts. The sheriff's office issued a written reprimand for violating social media policy but stated that his views do not reflect the department's values. Chief Deputy Mike Young emphasized that the community has the right to be upset and that trust must be rebuilt. The controversy comes amid heightened scrutiny in Clark County, recently spotlighted due to false claims made by Donald Trump about local Haitian immigrants. Rodgers expressed deep regret and commitment to serving all community members with dignity and respect moving forward.