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Facing felony charge and calls to resign, Wasatch County sheriff opts for paid leave

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Wasatch County's embattled sheriff has sent a letter to county officials saying he will take paid, voluntary leave after he was indicted on a felony charge earlier this month. Sheriff Jared Rigby's Tuesday decision came after pressure from the county officials, who planned to issue a formal call asking for his resignation at a county council meeting on Wednesday.

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