Experience, connecting with community members, and fighting the crime issues facing residents and businesses in Christian County were among the topics discussed by Republican Christian County Sheriff candidates Tyler DeArmond and Eric Pacheco.
Pacheco and DeArmond took the stage Thursday night to discuss their qualifications to hold the top law enforcement office in Christian County during the final night of the League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville forum in the Hopkinsville City Council Chambers.
First to speak during the forum was incumbent Tyler DeArmond who said after seven years as Sheriff and more than 20 years in law enforcement public safety remains his top priority.
click to download audioPacheco, who currently serves as the Deputy Hopkinsville Police Chief, says after retiring from 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, he has lived in Christian County for 37 years and spent 26 years dedicated to protecting the citizens of Hopkinsville and Christian County.
click to download audioWhen asked about the biggest crime issue in Christian County, Pacheco cited juvenile gun crimes.
click to download audioDeArmond says theft continues to be a major issue in Christian County.
click to download audioBoth candidates agreed there is a need to continue to expand the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, with DeArmond noting that has been one of priorities during the past seven years.
click to download audioPacheco says if elected he wants to explore more grants and work to ensure a better culture in the sheriff’s department.
click to download audioBoth candidates discussed a number of issues during the forum that can be viewed on the League of Women Voters of Hopkinsville Facebook site. The winner of the May Primary Election currently faces no opposition in the November General Election.
