Trigg Sheriff Acree Cites Marked Decrease In Crime

Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree says his recently released report shows progress during his first 23 months in office.

Acree told the News Edge during a recent conversation the agency has focused on methamphetamines.

click to download audioAcree says the crackdown on meth is helping to reduce other crimes.

click to download audioHe also noted deputies are currently overlapping shifts to provide better coverage of Trigg County.

click to download audioAcree was appointed Trigg County Sheriff in September 2020 by Judge Executive Hollis Alexander to replace Jason Barnes, who resigned in August of that year.