Apache County Prosecutors Letter
ST. JOHNS, Ariz. — At approximately 10 a.m. on June 4, officers from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office served a warrant at the Apache County Attorney’s Office, leading to a lockdown of the facility. The warrant was executed with assistance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. There are unconfirmed reports that the Arizona Counter-Terrorism Information Center may have also been involved.
In addition to the office lockdown, County Attorney Michael Whiting’s residence was searched. Richie Taylor, the communications director for the Attorney General’s Office, confirmed that warrants were served in connection with the Apache County Attorney’s Office.
Local sources indicate that Whiting is currently unaccounted for.
Jesse Robinson, public information officer with the Apache County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed the office was not involved in the operation and had no prior knowledge of any investigations related to the County Attorney or his office.
Late in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 5, the Independent received confirmation from Richie Taylor, communications director with the Arizona Attorney General’s office, that warrants were served on the morning of June 4 in connection with the Apache County Attorney’s Office. The AG’s office was unable to comment any further.
At 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Whiting contacted the Independent from a personal email account confirming that warrants were served at the Apache County Attorney’s Office. Whiting went on to say that “our office remains committed to continued cooperation and transparency. Our office is open and we are continuing to serve the public”.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Apache County Prosecutors Letter
