The investigation surrounding the newly-appointed sheriff of Chippewa County has unveiled a curious blend of risqué memes and allegations of political bias.
On the heels of these developments, the county administration has made public a comprehensive 100-page report concerning Sheriff Travis Hakes.
This exhaustive document delves into various aspects of Sheriff Hakes’ conduct.
The primary focus of the report centers on the text messages exchanged between Sheriff Hakes and a 911 dispatcher, some of which contained memes with suggestive undertones.
Additionally, the report scrutinizes complaints alleging that Sheriff Hakes was frequently absent from his office, and further investigates claims characterizing him as a “reckless wildcard” in his role as sheriff.
Sheriff Hakes has offered his perspective on these matters, asserting that his intentions in communicating with the dispatcher were simply to maintain a friendly rapport.
He maintains that many of the complaints lodged against him are rooted in internal office politics or ordinary political differences.
