Sheriff's Statement - Coroner's Inquest: Ronda Reynolds

In response to media inquiries, the following statement is provided:

Since becoming Sheriff in 2005, my Office has worked diligently to address all legitimate concerns and information brought to our attention regarding the Ronda Reynolds investigation.

My Office has spent considerable time and effort in evaluating, investigating and reviewing all information, both new and old, surrounding the Ronda Reynolds case. Our actions have been fair, impartial, and complete.

Perhaps the process of the Coroner’s Inquest will bring forth new information that my Office can act upon and/or possibly bring some resolution to the Reynolds & Thompson families. However, the Coroner’s Inquest will not change the case disposition made by my Office. That disposition was a result of a complete investigation, and unless there is clear and compelling new information, the case will not be re-opened regardless of the outcome of the Coroner’s Inquest.

That said, if the Prosecuting Attorney of Lewis County determines that the case warrants an arrest and moves forward to prosecute, my Office will assist in the same professional and non-biased way that we always have.

There will be no further releases from my office regarding this matter until after the Coroner’s Inquest is complete.

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