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The former town clerk in Potter will spend six months in county jail after stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for personal use, according to officials.
Julie Brown, who previously served as Potter Town Clerk, was sentenced for her thefts, which were investigated by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella, and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike.
The Penn Yan resident stole cash payments made to the town of Potter for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, hunting permits and even building permits.
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Sheriff Ron Spike says his county’s police reform plan involves a ‘guardian mindset’, which he contends was desired by the community.
Officials in Yates County unveiled the draft plan late last week.
“I have always said we wear two hats one as a police officer and the other as a peace officer,” Spike told the Finger Lakes Times. “In some situations, we have to find a way to resolve a situation without arresting someone.”