Sheriff’s audit sparks blame game – Vernon Betts weighs in

ST. LOUIS – With its top man in jail, the St. Louis Sheriff’s Office is blaming the previous administration for some of the money problems exposed in a new audit.

This week, the St. Louis Comptroller alleged high-risk money problems with Sheriff Alfred Montgomery. The office responded—with its boss in jail—partly blaming former Sheriff Vernon Betts.

“I shouldn’t be dragged into the fray, because I have nothing to do with the mess that’s going on,” Betts said…

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