‘We are not protecting the public’: Sheriff talks hidden cost of releasing repeat offenders

MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. – Christopher Cole, who was caught in a large manhunt in the Town of Sweden, has been released, leaving Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter frustrated.

“Get him this help if that’s what he needs, but to release him back to the streets, that’s absurd. We are not doing anyone any favors. That’s frustrating,” said Baxter.

The manhunt involved drones, K-9 units, state police helicopters, and dozens of deputies. Cole had shoplifted from a business in Brockport, leading to the extensive search…

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