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CORONER RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS OF COMMISSIONERS

(Richmond, IN)--Thursday, Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows fired back at Wayne County Commissioners who, 24 hours prior, had pulled the county SUV Meadows drove after accusing him of using it for personal business despite repeated warnings.  In a statement posted to social media, Meadows said this week’s action was the result of an ultimatum given a year ago.  Meadows alleges that commissions asked to remove an employee for which they had personal objections.  He also alleges he was told by commissioners that "things would start to become difficult" if he did not comply.  Meadows said he refused to terminate the employee.  His statement goes on to say that other county employees continue to have take-home vehicles, some of which are taken outside of Wayne County.  He concludes by saying the conversations are not over.  It the second public dispute inside county offices in a week.   Last week, a Wayne County council member called for the resignation of the Wayne County auditor.