Alfred Montgomery’s roughly 275 days at the helm of the St. Louis sheriff’s office have been marked with tumult.
After a contentious Democratic primary that went to a recount, Montgomery unseated Vernon Betts, who had held the role for eight years. Montgomery was young — just 27 at the time — and ambitious.
But before his first day, things soured when Montgomery sent termination letters to Betts’ top brass. He’s continued to be embroiled in controversy over spending, employment squabbles and his refusal to transport detainees for medical care…