Jefferson County Commissioner Resigns Amid Investigation
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Updated: 9:52 PM Jan 22, 2009
Jefferson County Commissioner Resigns Amid Investigation
Donald Edmonds gave no reason or warning that he was resigning as a Jefferson County Commissioner. He simply left a letter of resignation. He is being investigated in relation to a theft case. A copy of his resignation letter is included in this story.
Posted: 9:41 PM Jan 22, 2009
Reporter: Brian Quick
Email Address: brian.quick@wibw.com
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A Jefferson County Commissioner resigned Thursday with no notice and no reason given, leaving only an extremely brief letter of resignation.

Donald Edmonds is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The Oskaloosa Independent newspaper reported Edmonds is being investigated in connection with what was originally reported as theft of money at a McLouth BP gas station, where Edmonds was manager before he was fired.

Haag Oil told 13 News money it first believed was missing had actually been deposited in a bank. However, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig says he is investigating the original complaint to see if Haag Oil's money was deposited before, or after, the theft was reported to the sheriff's department.

Herrig said he wants to get to the bottom of this. He said Edmonds is not being investigated for anything other than the BP missing money report.

13 News tried to reach Edmonds, but he did not answer or return our calls. A message was left on his voicemail. Employees at BP would not comment.

Sheriff Herrig is asking for your help in the investigation. If you have any information, please call 785-863-2351.


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Posted by: Church Lady Location: McLouth on Jan 25, 2009 at 10:03 PM

Why has this man been allowed to be a deacon of the Baptist Church, ask Kings, Millers or any of the companies he has swindled. If ever there was someone who deserves to serve time it is Mr. Don Edmonds.
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Posted by: Fred on Jan 24, 2009 at 08:27 AM

DIG UP the DIRT on this GUY. Enough of this LOCAL, STATE and FEDERAL Corruption in Government.
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Posted by: Anonymous Location: mclouth on Jan 23, 2009 at 04:34 PM

ms smoots... do you really think the county commissioner,who is such a big man on campus in Jeff county, would only resign because of public info involving him and his employer. He's a con artist and if you don't beleive it... you must be one of his hundreds of victims... ignorance is not cool!!!
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