Sheriff Wes Drury hires deputy despite allegation officer planted evidence

Friday, May 25, 2018 ~ Updated 9:10 PM

Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury hired Brandon Cook as a deputy last year even though then-Scott City Mayor Ron Cummins said he warned him Cook had planted evidence during a traffic stop as a Scott City police officer.

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