New Marshal in Tombstone

[xoxoxoBruce]

Newly appointed marshal, Lance Crosthwait, the sixth or seventh new marshal in the last three years, has blown the whistle.

• Based on Crosthwait's own observations and "verbal reports" of locals, deputies have been drinking alcohol on duty.

• Members of the Marshal's Office are "well known to have provided false statements and incorrect information in official matters." He based the allegation on the "opinion of various members of the legal community," according to court records and police files.

• There are complaints from women that "sexual favors were rendered" to members of the Marshal's Office in exchange for drugs or police protection or "freedom from arrest."

• Based on Crosthwait's observation and written reports from locals, some members of the Marshal's Office targeted locals for harassment because of their political or personal agendas.

I can't see how this is much different than a lot of local police departments except here it appears everyone is involved, not just a few bad actors. It also seems to be systematic.