Alfred Montgomery 'temporarily' removed as St. Louis Sheriff, judge rules

Court removes St. Louis sheriff from office while case proceeds

St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer has temporarily removed Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, who has been jailed since Oct. 14, from office until a trial to oust him permanently is held. “I don’t see how the sheriff’s office can function without his presence,” Ohmer said Wednesday, announcing his determination. The judge made his ruling despite assertions from Montgomery’s lawyers that he’s been actively involved and making major decisions in his …

Alfred Montgomery 'temporarily' removed as St. Louis Sheriff, judge rules

Alfred Montgomery has been "temporarily" removed from the office of St. Louis Sheriff, according to a ruling Wednesday from St. Louis Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer.

Judge temporarily removes St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office

The Missouri attorney general’s quest to oust Montgomery permanently is scheduled for trial next month.

Court removes St. Louis sheriff amid federal indictment

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a statement following the court’s decision to temporarily remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office pending his trial on November 18 in ongoing quo warranto proceedings. Hanaway said the decision to suspend Montgomery from duty until trial was appropriate, emphasizing that a law enforcement leader facing federal […] The post Court removes St. Louis sheriff amid federal indictme…