Anonymous Mountain Home citizen donates $10,000 for renovation of new Sheriff’s office building

In an email statement to media yesterday, Sheriff John Montgomery expressed his excitement about a generous gift of $10,000 to the Baxter County Sheriff's Foundation for the purpose of the remodel and renovation of a newly purchased office building. "As many of you may already know, the Baxter County Quorum Court recently approved the purchase…

ByAlison FultonMarch 22, 20230Comments

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Trial date for former jailer’s case against Baxter County set

The case management hearing for former Baxter County jailer Tabitha King has concluded, and a timeline has been established for the continuance of the case against Baxter County, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, and former Sergeant Steven Goode. A two-week long jury trial has been slated for next year on July 17, 2023, in Fayetteville,…

ByChris FultonJune 2, 20220Comments

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‘It is not sexual harassment unless someone’s offended,’ claims Baxter County Sheriff during KTLO question on sexual harassment suit

Hot off the heels of an amended complaint detailing the alleged rape of one of his former jailers, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery made a claim about the alleged sexual harassment that Tabitha L. King faced while working at the Sheriff’s Office. The remark, which was said during a political forum hosted by KTLO Monday…

ByChris FultonMay 3, 20220Comments

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Baxter County Sheriff, former sergeant file response to lawsuit by former jailer

The federal court case filed by Tabatha L. King against Baxter County and the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department has seen movement after Baxter County, Sheriff John Montgomery, and former Sergeant Steven Goode filed an answer to King’s suit on Friday. King, a former jailer and reserve deputy with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department, alleged she…

ByChris FultonMarch 29, 20220Comments

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Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery announces run for re-election

Sheriff John Montgomery is seeking his ninth term as Baxter County Sheriff. With 30+ years of law enforcement experience, he and his seasoned management team have transformed the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office into a premier law enforcement organization of which the Baxter County citizens can be proud. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. Photo provided by…