Oregon's law enforcement standards board permanently revoked Tyler Anderson's police certifications on May 21 following misconduct and dishonesty findings. Despite losing his credentials for life, Anderson remains on the November ballot and will still face incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock in the general election.

The Oregon DPSST Police Policy Committee voted to recommend stripping Tyler Anderson of his law enforcement certifications for life, citing dishonesty and misconduct — but Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the November sheriff's race.

Incumbent commissioners Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink dominated their May 19 primary races, while the high-profile county sheriff contest between Jason Pollock and Tyler Anderson moves to the November general election.

A state police oversight committee voted May 21 to recommend stripping Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson of his law enforcement certifications permanently — one day after the primary election. Anderson has vowed to appeal and remain in the race.

Both county commissioner incumbents won decisively in Tuesday's primary election, while voters rejected a $15 million bond measure that would have funded a new library in Madras and a branch in Culver.

DPSST's Police Policy Committee voted on May 21 to permanently revoke Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications over dishonesty allegations — but Anderson remains in the November race for Jefferson County Sheriff against incumbent Jason Pollock.

Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink both held their Jefferson County Commissioner seats in the May 19 primary, while a library bond was rejected by 63% of voters — the second defeat in as many years.

The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s Police Policy Committee voted May 21 to recommend lifelong revocation of Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson’s law enforcement certifications. Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the race.

Both incumbent commissioners held commanding leads in early returns from the May 19 primary election, with unofficial results showing Position 1’s Mark Wunsch at nearly 59% and Position 2’s Kelly Simmelink above 53%.

A state police policy committee voted to recommend permanent revocation of Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications — a decision that could legally bar him from serving as sheriff even if voters elect him in November.

Both sitting Jefferson County commissioners fended off their challengers in Tuesday's primary election, while a $15 million library bond measure was soundly defeated by voters countywide.