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(144,656 posts) Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:02 AM Nov 5

Ohio sheriff's lieutenant who said he won't help Democrats deletes posts, apologizes [View all]

Source: USA Today

Published 7:30 p.m. ET Nov. 4, 2024

A sheriff's office in Springfield, Ohio is facing backlash after a lieutenant said on Facebook that he would not help Democrats. Lt. John Rodgers of the Clark County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook recently that he wanted proof of whom someone was voting for before helping them, according to the Springfield News-Sun.

"I am sorry. If you support the Democrat Party I will not help you," one of Rodgers' since-deleted posts read, according to local station WHIO-TV. Another post stated "The problem is that I know which of you supports the Democratic Party and I will not help you survive the end of days."

Rodgers has since deleted his Facebook account and apologized for his comments. The sheriff's office did not immediately reply to USA TODAY's request for comment Monday.

Rodgers told the Springfield News-Sun that he takes medication to help him sleep and that causes him to make "out of character" phone calls, texts and statements. An internal investigative file revealed that he insisted his comment was a "documented side-effect" of a prescribed sleep aids, WHIO-TV reported. "I do not remember writing these posts or deleting any posts," Rodgers wrote to supervisors, according to the station.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/04/springfield-ohio-sheriff-facebook-comments-democrats/76052689007/

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Ohio sheriff's lieutenant who said he won't help Democrats deletes posts, apologizes [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 5 OP

Uh huh... OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #1

At the very least, he needs to be relieved of his duties and check himself into in-house riversedge Nov 5 #14

Not a bad idea. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #49

He just gave a reason to be discharged of his duties, how can he be a sheriff, carry a gun if his meds make him Escurumbele Nov 5 #30

Exactly! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #48

"out of character"? Can't have that. He might actually help a homeless person. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 5 #2

He's not fit to be a public servant. groundloop Nov 5 #3

Just voiced his inner thoughts. Should be fired for those thoughts Raven123 Nov 5 #4

Can't believe they let this guy carry a gun and order them around Walleye Nov 5 #5

It is NOT the Haitian's living in Springfield, OHIO who are the problem as Trump claims, but the sheriff's office riversedge Nov 5 #16

Sleeping aids? LilElf70 Nov 5 #6

Well if he is that addled, take his gun and badge. Swede Nov 5 #7

No the meds do not make you make out of character remarks LiberalArkie Nov 5 #8

His post should be titled, "Former Lieutenant Rodgers" wolfie001 Nov 5 #9

Reallllly? A side effect of (possibly) ambien? First I had heard of such a side niyad Nov 5 #10

He needs to find a new line of work Zambero Nov 5 #11

He is unfit for his job, obviously. mwb970 Nov 5 #12

Fire him anyway. Maybe he can get a job at the Trump Garbage Company. Vinca Nov 5 #13

Should have... 2naSalit Nov 5 #15

I am just surprised he didn't blame his behavior on "economic angst" maxrandb Nov 5 #19

I get it. If my old, white, male fuhrer was going to get his ass kicked maxrandb Nov 5 #17

I take medication to help me sleep. It doesn't make anyone act out of character. Youre an asshole, LT. AZLD4Candidate Nov 5 #18

Why is he not fired already!!!! hot2na Nov 5 #20

Fire them all Blue for the win Nov 5 #21

He can't use that as an excuse. ReRe Nov 5 #22

not good enough travelingthrulife Nov 5 #23

What's missing from this story... Grins Nov 5 #24

So much for personal responsibility. n/t Harker Nov 5 #25

Typical, lying trumper. PittBlue Nov 5 #26

Riiiiiiigt. Island Blue Nov 5 #27

Sounds like he's perfectly safe with a gun truthisfreedom Nov 5 #28

Love the "end of days" bullshit steelyboo Nov 5 #29

People who are gleefully rubbing their hands as they await the end of the world. . . Collimator Nov 5 #43

Sorry folks, but the Clark County Sheriff's Office has this swept waaaay up under the rug already. jaxexpat Nov 5 #31

Bet he's not alone in hating Democrats and liberals and such. Kid Berwyn Nov 5 #32

A good guy with a gun on medication Omaha Steve Nov 5 #33

Apology not accepted. City Lights Nov 5 #34

This is a firing offense, SO FIRE HIM. RobertDevereaux Nov 5 #35

Absolutely! Owl Nov 5 #36

If he's not fired, then bluestarone Nov 5 #37

Fire these LE assholes. republianmushroom Nov 5 #38

For this law enforcement officer, and many others, this the the way of things now in maga hate world. Zilli Nov 5 #39

Frightened by the legal consequences of his deplorable statement. Blames it on "medication." Martin68 Nov 5 #40

So, he still hasn't been fired? nt TBF Nov 5 #41

Post deleted or not, it's likely he still FEELS that way about people, which makes him unfit to serve. Beartracks Nov 5 #42

But he has a doctor's note! JoseBalow Nov 5 #44

Anyone trust him? twodogsbarking Nov 5 #45

Medication . . . right. Borchkins Nov 5 #46

Positions of authority Woodwizard Nov 5 #47