Sheriff Magers' certification revoked

DAVENPORT - A former Lincoln County Sheriff is no longer be eligible to serve as a peace officer in Washington.

A state commission revoked former Sheriff Wade Magers' law enforcement certification during a June 21 hearing in which Magers did not dispute the action.

The decision came after the Criminal Justice Training Commission found Magers in default, records show.

Magers did not contest the decision or defend against the statement of charges and failed to respond within the time provided by law.

The action concludes a year-long revocation process.

On March 22, 2022, Assistant Director Chad...