Death Of Pettis County Inmate Listed as COVID-19
On Jan. 21, The Pettis County Sheriff s Office, via Sheriff Brad Anders, released a statement concerning the death of a Pettis County inmate that occurred on Aug. 20.
“On Aug. 20 at around 3 a.m., inmate Calvin H. Young contacted jail staff with a complaint of difficulty breathing. Corrections officers responded immediately and moved Young to medical, at which time PCAD was summoned to the scene.
Shortly after the arrival of PCAD, Young was walked to an awaiting stretcher and was taken to the ambulance, where he succumed to his (at the time) unknown illness.
Elected Pettis County Officials Sworn In At Courthouse
In attendance were friends and relatives of elected officials, such as that of Sheriff-Elect Brad Anders.
“It s a great feeling,” Anders remarked after the brief ceremony.
“It s overwhelming,” Anders said when asked about his feelings about the process of becoming sheriff of Pettis County. “The responsibility, the honor of being elected to this position is just overwhelming.”
Anders admitted it s time to go to work. “There s a lot of things to do, and we re going to hit it from day one,” he said.
Dr. Anders officially takes office at midnight Jan. 1. He replaces longtime Sheriff Kevin Bond, who served 34 years, after defeating him in the November 3 general election.