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Franklin County sheriff says he won’t pay fine or transfer equipment. Could he be jailed?

Judge Brandon Johnson gave Sheriff Jim Raymond until Wednesday to turn over most of the equipment, with $3,500 fines and possible jail time if he refuses.

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The Franklin County sheriff isn’t backing down even after being found in contempt of court and threatened with fines or even more serious penalties.

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The Franklin County sheriff isn’t backing down even after being found in contempt of court and threatened with fines or even more serious penalties. Sheriff Jim Raymond continues to hold...

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Franklin County sheriff says he won’t pay fine or transfer equipment. Could he be jailed?

The Franklin County sheriff isn’t backing down even after being found in contempt of court and threatened with fines or even more serious penalties.

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Yakima Herald-Republic broke the news on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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