Former Griggs County Sheriff pleads guilty to tampering charge

Former Griggs County Sheriff pleads guilty to tampering charge

(COOPERSTOWN, ND) — The former Sheriff in Griggs County is pleading guilty. Michael Beaver pled guilty to tampering with public records as a public servant. According to court documents, Beaver, while the appointed sheriff of Griggs County, provided the Griggs County Commission with an altered email chain, which was a government record. In an interview with Special Agent Matthew Hiatt, Beaver stated ‘he was scared of the backlash that would come…

Former Griggs County Sheriff Enters Alford Plea

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – The former sheriff of Griggs County, who was charged with tampering with public records has changed his plea to guilty. Michael Beaver entered an Alford Plea, meaning he agrees the state has enough evidence to convict him if the case went to trial. During a county commission meeting last May, Beaver admitted to altering a copy of an email to hide how much help he asked for from the Highway Patrol during a fundraiser in…