Former Kansas Sheriff Pleads To Meth Charges
Associated Press - Fri 04:04 PM 07/27/2012
Randy Axelson was the sheriff of Rooks County when he was arrested
A former northwest Kansas sheriff has pleaded guilty to four felony counts of distributing methamphetamine.
Randy Axelson was the sheriff of Rooks County when he was arrested in December 2011 following an investigation by Kansas authorities. He was accused of distributing meth over a period of four months at the Rooks County Fairgrounds and within 1,000 feet of Stockton High School.
Prosecutors dropped five counts in exchange for Axelson's guilty pleas Friday to four counts in Rooks County District Court. The plea agreement includes a recommendation that Axelson serve five years and four months in prison.
Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees served as a special prosecutor in the case.
Axelson had been free on bond and resigned as sheriff in June.
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Associated Press information from: The Hays Daily News
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Iamgonnagetu
Friday 27 July 2012 16:26 Report this comment
Ahh another bad sheriff. I wonder how many more are involved with illegal activities?
cassie
Friday 27 July 2012 17:51 Report this comment
iamgonnagetu, I wish you would run for sheriff so all of our problems could get solved
cassie
Friday 27 July 2012 17:52 Report this comment
Bet u would make a wonderful sheriff
Iamgonnagetu
Friday 27 July 2012 19:43 Report this comment
Thank you
t-bone
Friday 27 July 2012 20:28 Report this comment
damn boy, you's in a heapa trouble. better make a reservation for your long vacation!
GetAGrip
Saturday 28 July 2012 11:26 Report this comment
iamgonnagetu..Wait until the news from Dickinson County is made public, that is going to be a slammer for law enforcement also. KWCH in Wichita made mention of it, for some reason however our local news media does not want to touch it.
troy
Saturday 28 July 2012 12:04 Report this comment
By Roger Cornish KWCH 12 Eyewitness News 2:50 p.m. CDT, July 17, 2012 (ABILENE, Kan.)— Abilene police chief Mark Heimer has confirmed to Eyewitness News that his office is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct with a child by a former Dickinson County Sheriff's Deputy. Since no arrest has been made and no charges are filed, he is not releasing the former deputy's name. Heimer says his office is waitingt for evidence that was submitted tfor analysis by the KBI lab. He expects that to take at least a couple of weeks. Eyewitness News will continue to update this story.
abcdefg
Saturday 28 July 2012 15:36 Report this comment
@Cassie... BS, he doesn't know crap about law enforcement! Thanks for the laugh!
Iamgonnagetu
Sunday 29 July 2012 02:18 Report this comment
Hey abcdummy just found out your problem your a gay squirt trying to be a big shot behind a keyboard. Grow up but that might be hard with your mental problems.
Iamgonnagetu
Sunday 29 July 2012 02:20 Report this comment
By the way abcdummy I know more about law enforcement than you think.
abcdefg
Sunday 29 July 2012 17:35 Report this comment
Hey Iamgonnagetu. You calling me names really hurts my feelings. I cry everyday because of the names you call me. I sure am hurt let me tell ya. Coming from a middle aged man that wants to be Sheriff. It's okay, keep on posting your thoughts that make you feel better. They are being published for everyone to see. And you don't know crap about law enforcement. You are a civilian that is uneducated in law! You just think you do. So, keep up with the name calling. I like it and I want everyone to see your ignorance and childlike behavior. Have a good evening!
abcdefg
Monday 30 July 2012 09:23 Report this comment
Oh yeah, I forgot. Just because you watch CSI TV shows doesn't make you a qualified candidate for Sheriff!