Snowden retires from LCSO following a 32-year career

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant Chris Snowden retired September 25, 2012, after 32 years of service. Sheriff Wade Magers reported that Sergeant Snowden began his career as a dispatcher/jailer in August of 1980. After a few years as a jailer he took the road deputy test and was put on the road as a patrol deputy in October of 1985. Magers said Snowden was promoted to Sergeant in 1990, where he remained until his retirement this past week.

“Sergeant Snowden has been a fixture in our office and in our communities over the past 32 years, and he will be missed,” said Magers.

Sergeant Snowden was presented with a plaque in recognition of his years of service to the citizens of Lincoln County.