Bay County sheriff defends actions of deputy who left Auburn to respond to emergency in Pinconning

Bay County Sheriff John Miller says Deputy Anthony Peter did the right thing Oct. 1 when he responded to an emergency medical call in Pinconning. “We would do it again,” said Miller. “We’re there to protect the citizens.” The deputy and the sheriff’s office have been heavily criticized by some Auburn residents and former City Commission candidates who want to retool the city’s own one-man police force. The city currently contracts with the county for one deputy, Peter, who patrols the city when Auburn Officer Sylvester Poltorak is off duty.

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